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SCIENCE OF MIND. 
f : DIPLOMA CHART 

* OF , I: 

LIFE and HEALTH,^/ 

Rental and Spiritual Science, 
nature's oracles revealed. 

GUIDE TO HEALTH,' WEALTH AND WISEX1M FOR 
YOUNG MEN ANL> MAIDENS. 
Key to Truth and Principles; 

SUCCESS IN LIFE, HOW TO RISE TN THE WORLD, ^ FILL - THE -HIGHLST 
' AINABLE SPHERES OF USE %ITH CREDIT AND HONOR. 



SECRETS "OF SELF-KNOWL 
CHARACTER • SELF-C 

K NOW; HEAL, PERFECT; AND BE THYSELF 



,y SIGNS AND CAUSES OF PASSIONS A,\& 
R£ AND CURE WITHOUT DRUGGING. 



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I^VICKES, New York City. 



Know, Culture, Perfect, and be True to Thyself. 



Prof. E. % FRAXKL1TS 
Phreno-Medical Chart of Life, Health, 
Success and Happiness. 




Franklin's, Written Outlines < 

Of the character, talents, gifts, capabilities, natural disposition and 
business qualifications, temperaments, diseases and defects of 



TOGETHER WITH ADVICE 

Regarding health, vocation, marriage, self-treatment, revealing the spiritual, 
mental, vital elements of success, showing how to attain 
Health, Wealth, and If isdom. 
The science of the mind is the key to all truth. 
Cultivated talent is inexhaustible wealth. ^ 
There is no excellence without persistent culture. 
Self-knowledge is the key to success" and h:i]p]»i'^^ 



ti PROVED PHRENO-CHART 

AND 

COMPASS OF LIFE, 

A NEW, TRUE, 

Rental and Spiritual JScience. 

NATURE'S ORACLES REVEALED. 




Self-knowledge is the key to success. Make thy calling, or sphere of action, sure. 
The Science of Mind is central truth. Let nothing prevent the growth of spirit. 
Kpow and be true to Thyself. Covet and culture the best gifts. 

Cultivated talent is inexhaustible wealth. 

GUIDE TO HEALTH, WEALTH AND WISDOM FOR 
YOUNG MEN AND MAIDENS. 

MINIATURE MIRROR OF MIND AND BODY 
Key to Truth and Principles ; 

SUCCESS IN LIFE, HOW TO RISE IN THE WORLD, FILL THE HIGHEST 
ATTAINABLE SPHERES OF USE WITH CREDIT AND HONOR. 

SECRETS OF SELF-KNOWLEDGE, SIGNS AND CAUSES OF PASSIONS AND 
CHARACTER ; SELF-CULTURE AND CURE WITHOUT DRUGGING. 

KNOW, HEAL, PERFECT, AND BE THYSELF. 

Copyright, 1882 ; all rights reserved, by the 
Author, E. Z. FRANKLIN ^ICKES, New York City. 



Mutual Benefit Publishing Co., Tribune Building, New York. 

1882. 



SYMBOLICAL HEAD 





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Veneration. 

Benevolence. 
Perfective Faculties. 
CON8TP.tr OTIVENE86. 

Ideality. 

Sublimity. 

Imitation. 

Aqreeableness. 

Mirthfulness. 



Domestic Group. 

I. Amattveness. 
A. Conjugality. 

Parental Love. 
8. Friendship. 

4. Inhabitiyeness. 

5. Continuity. 

. Selfish Propensities. 

E. Vitativeness. 

6. Comb ati veness. 

7. Destruotiveness, 
Alimentiveness. 
Acquisitiveness. 
Beoretiveness. 
Cautiousness. 



Perceptive Faculties. 

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25. Form. 

26. Size. 
2T. Weight. 

28. Color. 

29. Order. 

30. Calculation. 

31. Locality. 



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16. Hope. 

17. Spirituality. 

Literary FacnltWf; 

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83. Time. 

84. Tune. .^s 

85. Language. ' 

Reasoning Faculties. 

86. Causality. 

87. Comparison. 
C. Human Nature. 



SIGNS OF CHARACTER AND HOW TO READ THEM. 





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TEMPERAMENTS. 



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INDEX AND KEY 

TO THE 

PHRENO-CHART 

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COMPASS 
OP LIFE. 



15. Consc'ntiousness 

16. Hope 

17. Spirituality 

18. Veneration 

19. Benevolence 

Intuitive Celestials 
Perfectives 

20. Constructiveness 

21. Ideality 

b. Sublimity 

22. Imitation 

D. Suavitiveness 

23. Mirthfulness...., 
Perceptives 

24. Individuality..., 

25. Form 

26. Size 

27. Weight 

28. Color 

29. Order 

30. Calculation 

31. Locality 

Literary Faculties... 

32. Eventuality 

33. Time 

34. Tune 

35. Language 



36. Casuality , 

37. Comparison. .... 
c. Human Nature. 
Queries Answered.. 



The printed figures refer to pages of this work. The written figures in- 
dicate the relative size of the Phreno-Organs of the person examined. 



SIZE OF THE PHRENO-ORGANS and REFERENCE TO PAGES. 



INDEX AND KEY 

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PHREN O-CHART 
AND 
COMPASS 
OF LIFE : 

12 Gr'ps of Faculties 

Perceptives 

Retentives «... 

Reflectives 

Intuitives 

Ipseal Corporeals.. 

Executives . 

Prudentials 

Perfectives 

Procreatives. 

Organizers 

Organs Analyzed.. 
Domestic Group 

1. -Amativeness 

a. Conjugality 

2. Parental Love... 

3. Friendship ...... 

4. Inhabitiveness.. 

5. Concentrativeness 
Selfish Propensities-. 
Vitativeness 

6. Combativeness 

7. Destructiveness... 

8. Alimentiveness... 

9. Acquisitiveness.... 

10. Secretiveness 

11. Cautiousness 

Governing Organs 

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13. Self-esteem 

14. Firmness 

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P R E F A C E. 




GALL. SPURZHEIM. COMBE. 

THE TRIUNE PHREN0-PHIL0S0PIIERS. 



A NEW SYSTEM OF PHRENO-PHYSIOGNOMY, AND MANY 

NEWLY-DISCOVERED PHRENO-ORGANS. 
Haying devoted more than twelve years to investigation, travel, observa- 
tion and inquiry, as a student of the Science of Mind, this system is the result 
I ask that it be examined thoroughly. Let not friendship favor it, nor charity 
spare its faults ; but let the keen edge of truthful criticism lay bare its defects 
with remorseless justice ; error deserves no friends, and truth can safely bid 
defiance to all its enemies. I have no selfish wish to propagate doctrines, 
merely because they are my own. No one can be more eager to worship in 
the temple of truth, no one more desirous to sacrifice his own egotism at her 
shrine. 

All human performances are necessarily imperfect ; but I doubt whether in 
the whole round of the sciences anything more beautifully systematic can be 
found, than is exhibited in the arrangement of the Phreno-organs as thus set 
forth. 

The study of human nature, has, in all ages, been deemed of the very first 
importance, and called into vigorous action the master minds of every civilized 
nation. But the numerous systems that have been successively produced and 
abandoned, afford sufficient evidence that the great fundamental principles of 
human nature have never been discovered. Some philosophers had shut them- 
selves in their closets, and endeavored, by reflecting upon the operations of 
their own minds, to frame a system of mental philosophy which would apply 
to all mankind. But the result was that they only acquired an imperfect his- 
tory of a few of their own mental powers, while they remained in total igno- 
rance of the causes which produce the great diversity of human character. 

Others have endeavored to acquire a knowledge of man by traveling, and 
mingling with all classes and conditions of the human race. These were more 
successful ; but however much knowledge might, by the experience of a whole 
life, be acquired in this manner, it necessarily died with the individual, as it 
was of such a nature that it could not be communicated. 

Anatomical investigation is a method of studying human nature ; but, al- 
though t j:s leads to more correct conceptions in regard to the functions of the 
body, it sheds no light upon the operations of the mind- The study of Physiog- 
nomy, is another method ; it has been pursued since the days of Aristotle, Theo- 
phrastus and Zopyrus, among the ancients, to the attempts of Camper and Lava-" 
ter of our own day ; but the real success which has attended the labors of phy- 



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P R E F A C E. 



siognomists, is really owing t> llieir approximation to the great Iruths of 
Phrenology though they were utterly ignora t of this science. By examining 
the work of Camper and Lavater, it will be .found that the few useful iruths 
which they contain are bused upon the principles explained in this work. 

The foundation of Phrenological science was laid by the discoveries of F. S. 
Gall, a native of Germany, who was born March 9th, 1757. His attention was 
first .directed tj the subjec while a school b y, from noticing the singular 
circumstance that those boys who committed the words of their lessons to 
n emory with the greatest ease, had prominent eyes. He next observed that 
those who excelled in the memory of places, had a peculiar prominence upon 
the forehead. After leaving the University, he commenced the practice of med 
icine. He was now a man of science — his very profession led him to study hu- 
man nature in connection with the human constitution — and he began to reflect 
— "|If the prominence of one part of the head indicates one talent, and the 
prominence of another part indicates another, may not all the talents and dis- 
positions of men be indicated by the development of different parts of the 
head ?" The suggestion seemed plausible. He accordingly, having vainly ex- 
amined all the authors on mental philosophy, began the observation of heads 
of peculiar characters. He was successful, even beyond his most ardent hopes ; 
for he :ioon d scovered external indications of talents for painting, poetry and 
the mechanic arts, besides several of the moral and animal propensities. Gall's 
first publication on the subject was in 1798. He very naturally failed to give 
Bystem to the facts which he had discovered ; and the names whic h he gave to 
the organs were unphilosophical. In 1801, fortunately for the science, John 
Gasper Spurzheim. also a German, became a pupil of Gall, and in 1804 was ad- 
mitted as his paitner. 

In 1802, t e lectures of Dr. Gall at Vienna, which had continued for five 
years, were prohibited by order of the government, obtained through the influ- 
ence of the clergy. In 1805, Gall and Spurzheim left Vienna, and traveled to 
some of the other cities of Europe, lecturing upon and disseminating their doc- 
ti iiK In 1807, Gall arrived at Paris, and remained there until his death, 
which took place in 1828. 

Spurzheim dissolved his partnership with Gall in 1813, and in 1814 visited 
Great Britain, lecturing in the principal cities. 

In 1*17, he returned to Paris. In 1824, the lectures, of Gall and Spurz- 
heim at Paris were prohibited by an order of the government. Spurzheim 
again visited Great Britain in 1825, where he afterwards spent most of his time 
until June 20, 1K32, when he sailed from Havre, and arrived at New York, 
August 4. He remained in New York until the 11th, when he proceeded to New 
Haven. Ou the Kith he left for Hartford, and from that city he went to Bos- 
ton, where he arrived on the 20th. He gave a course of lectures in Boston, and 
ano her at Cambridge. This was the last labor of Spurzheim in the cause of 
science. A slow, continued fever, not at fir t considered dangerous, finally 
proved fatal, and he died at Boston, Nov. 10, 1832. 

No man was ever more shicerely lamented. The most distinguished tokens 
of love and regi rd were extended to him while living, and the highest testimo- 
nial of grateful reverence followed him to the grave. His beautiful monument 
at Mount Auburn, is but an emblem of the pure affect : on with which his mem- 
ory is cherished. The marble may p«rish, and the place of burial be forgotten, 



PREFACE. 



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but the names of Gall and Spurzheim are immortal. They must always be as- 
sociated with principles that will be known and appreciated while science has a 
temple or a devotee on the earth. 

Dr. Gall laid the foundation of Phrenological science by discovering that 
where the skull protruded in a peculiar manner, the character and talents of the 
individual were indicated by the pro,r is'.on. 

Upon a careful examination, he ascertained that the protrusions of the skull 
were generally caused by developments of portions of the brain immediately 
beneath ; these portions he called Organs. His examinations of the brain led 
him to the important fact, that its principal internal parts are constituted of 
fibers extending from the circumference of the brain to the central medulla 
oblongata, and that these fibers were crossed by others which proceeded in an 
opposite direction. Dr. Gall took a profound view of the subject, and conceived 
that, in consequence of his discoveries a great revolution must take place in the 
stuence of the mind. He proceeded to learn the truth by observations made 
upon animals and men — upon the living and the dead — upon sculptured busts 
and painted portraits ; and after a whole life spent in laborious researches, with 
the assistance of his distinguished pupil, Dr. Spurzheim, he succeeded in pla- 
cing the science upon a solid and enduring basis. It had imperfections — it was 
mingled with error — a part only of the truth was known, but enough was dis- 
closed to show that all previous systems were false, and that the right path h id 
at length been discovered. No one was more sensible than Dr. Gall himself, 
that the science was imperfect, lie did not attempt to arrange and classify 
the organs upon any philosophical plan, for he had not obtained a sufficient 
number of facts. He was not a friend to new theories and schemes, the re- 
sults of mere human ingenuity, but labored wi h incredible patience and in- 
dustry to discover the laws which the Almighty had ordained to regulate the 
science of mind ; and he continually insisted that carefully observ. d facts are 
the only sure elements of science, and the. only reliable indications of ihe nat- 
ural laws which God has established in the constitution of man. 

Dr. Spurzheim attempted to systematize fie d-coveries of Gall and him- 
self, and to reduce them to a science. He div.ded the organs into two grand 
divisions, one of which he denominated the intellectual faculties — they are 
located in the forehead. The other grand division he denominated the Affec- 
tive faculries. He sub-divided the Affective faculties into Animal Propensi- 
ties and Moral Senthneuts, and ascribed certain peculiar emotions to the 
moral sentiments, (located in the upper part of the head) which he supposed 
that the animal propensities (in the lower part of the head,) did not possess. 

Nearly all the phrenological writers, (in our language at least) have agreed 
with Spurzheim in his arrangement and sub-divisions. (See cuts.) 

The mantle of Gall and Spurzheim rested upon the immortal Combs who 
became the great moral phreno-philosopher of his age. 

In Europe there are some indications that Phrenology wdl be permanently 
established upon the institutions of learning. I understand that Dr. Robert- 
son, of Paris, has, by his will, left $6o,0UO to the Edinburgh Phrenological So- 
ciety, and I have also been informed that a Professorship of Phrenology has 
been established in one of the Universities of Scotland. In this country a 
conviction is settling in the minds of all educated and thinking men that the 
principles and leading facts of phrenology are true. 



Thts "Miniature Chart and Compass of Life" is designed as a Mirror 
ef the Soul of the Individual for -whom it is marked ; to reflect a perfect image 
of the entire character in miniature ; to give a delineation or analysis of every 
mental power and business qualification ; to guide and direct in life's struggling 
battle ; point out the road to Health, Harmony, Success, Happiness and Eter- 
nal Life. 

It is needless to enumerate the immense benefits that any one may derive 
from a correct knowledge of himself. How few know themselves, or form a 
correct estimate of their own capabilities for any pursuit in life, or understand 
how to change the temperaments, cultivate deficient faculties, or make the best 
use of their gifts. 

Make your calling, election, or profession sure. 

Endless Progression or Eternal Death is the destiny of Man. 

The Science of Mind is the key to all truth. % 

True wealth is inexhaustible. 

Our talent is never less by imparting to others. 

Success in life depends upon a right direction of talent. Youth is prophetic. 
Every individual has his peculiar gifts and calling. Covet earnestly the best 
gifts, yet despise not the one talent. The humble violet contrasts beautifully 
with the queenly rose ; the strawberry which ripens so lowly in the grass, is 
more delicious than the acorn upon the lofty oak. None are great in all things, 
where there is a hill there is a valley ; a gift, a deficiency. 

Woman is more intuitive than man, because finer and more sensiive. In- 
tuition is often superior to reason. The soul has feelers, coming events cast 
their shadows before. Spiritual intuition is living faith in God. 

A high head indicates aspiration, faith, hope charity ; these are the high- 
est faculties of the brain ; they give the greatest liberty, scope and enjoyment to 
the mind. As the blood, which is the life element kept in operation by the con- 
stant action of the heart and lungs, must pass through all the lower faculties 
before it can reach these, so by their cultivation we harmonize and perfect the 
whole man. 

We should be sons of God, with all the temperaments, and faculties blended 
and harmonized like the colors in light. The different faculties of the mind are 
but different grades of love. The world is full of beauty when the heart is full 
of love. " God is love." Thus in man is created the image of God. 

The brain is attractive, pos : tive and negative, evolves magnetism and elec 
tric'.ty, is controlled by the mind or spirit, and thus keeps up the perpetual mo' 
tion of the nervous system. The more sensitive a person becomes, the more 
BDBCeptible of magnetism and psychological influence. The mind is like a harp 
of a thousand strings, composed of as many faculties as tbere are attributes in 
Deity, and capable of decerning and comprehending the truths of the Universe 
Truth is a unit, and God is a unit. Truths cannot conflict. No revelation or 
tonstruction of Scripture conflicting with known truth can be of God. God is 
not the Author of confusion but of peace. The spirit of truth will teach us all 
things. " He is a Freeman whom the truth makes free." 



INT R ODUCTION, 



Physiology in its relation to the laws of life, is the science of the func- 
tions of the entire Natural Man. Phrenology is that part of Physiology 
which embraces the brain and nervous system, through which the mind is said 
to be manifested. Physiognomy is the art of discerning character by the ex- 
ternal signs of the countenance. Psychology relates to man's spiritual na- 
ture, or to the science of the soul. Biology, the science of life, is only anoth- 
er name for Physiology, and may be used synonymously therewith. 

Th's little volume is intended as "The Compass of Life, and Miniature Ph-re- 
no-Chart of the Mind." It will point out the way, and direct the mariner on 
life's tr ubled sea ; be a sure and safe guide through the storms and trials of 
the voyage. When the Heavens are black with disappointment and the earth 
rent with volcanic fires, this will be the anchor of hope, the rule of faith and 
practice, (to those for whom it is correctly marked) founded in the oracles of 
God within ; the law of love in the mind ; the first principles of eternal truth ; 
the unchangeable laws of mind and matter. 

It will show the harmony and unity of Truth, Science and Revelation, — 
heralding the dawn of a better day, when earth shall be wedded to heaven. No- 
thing benefits the mind so much as a clear comprehension of its own peculiar 
powers. Nothing cultivates it so much as the effort to use those powers when 
recognised — to impart the jewels of thought and experience — the endless va- 
riety of truths we have gathered in life's dear school, where the Almighty has 
moulded us for our especial work. 

It is criminal to hide the gifts and talents God has bestowed upon us. We 
should labor to enrich and enlighten each other ; our light is never less by 
lighting our neighbors. 

We therefore send forth our " Chart and Compass" as an effort of our youth- 
ful mind, hoping, dear reader, you, and all who may candidly peruse these pa- 
ges, may be blessed and assisted by them in life's battles. We have gathered 
very many golden items and gems of truth along our checkered journey of 
life — carefully examined every known system in Europe and America — and have 
pursued the study of mind for many years with patience and perseverance ; 
visiting in our varied researches the asylums and prisons of our country, and 
laboring with energy and industry to teach and establish our new system of 
Phreno-Physiognomy. We challenge objection and court criticism. We aim 
to be original, earnest and practical ; and have many friendly testimonials re- 
ceived during these years of labor from those who were interested or instructed 
bv our Lectures and examinations. Like the bee, we have gathered treasures 
from every flower, endeavoring to condense the essence of other systems and 
extract the good and truth from all. Nevertheless, the work being somewhat 
hastily written, during th.' changes and fatigues incident to a traveler's life, un- 
doubtedly contains some errors, which to the jealous eyes of those who do not 
sympathise with the views of the author, may afford room for unkindly crit - 
cism. We hope, however, to perfect ourselves, and at a future period issue our 
" Illustrated Symbolical Phreno-Chart and Compass of Life" as the most com- 
plete and interesting work of its kind ever presented to the public. 

We design to illustrate the " Symbolical Phreno-Chart" with appropriate 
steel engravings, original cuts, and portraits of notable characters now living. 
This work is intended as a kind of introduction to the forthcoming volume. 



WICKES' PHREXO-CHART 




•« This is the covenant that I will make with them. After those days, sailh 
the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write 
them."— Heb. 10 : 16. 

The Science of Mind is the key to all truth. 

Self-knowledge is the first step to greatness 

Cultivated talent cons.itutes the wealth of the soul. 

Harmony of Phrenology with the Bible, 

In every age of the world mankind have demanded that every new scientific 
discovery should be judged by the Sacred Scriptures, and condemned if it did 
not seem to harmonize w t'i them. Three hundred years ago the teachers of 
Astronomy were hunted as the enemies of religion ; and less than fifty years 
ago the Geologist was called an infidel. The recognition of two facts has 
changed the public sentiment of the religious world, One of these is that the 
Bible was given us as a guide in morals and religion, and not as a manual of 
physical science ; the other fact is, that on investigation of the spirit of Scrip- 
ture and the facts of science, it is found that they do not disagree, and that 
the latter in many respects tends to corroborate the truth and enforce the 
claims of the former. This is eminently true of Phrenology, because revelation 
is a moral, spiritual and passional guide to man, and therefore occupies the 
same ground as that science which has to do solely with the mental and pas- 
sional nature. It would therefore be expected that the Bible, in treating of 
the duties and destinies of the race, would recognise each mental poAver and 
passion, each aspiration and emotion ; not only to permit and guide the 
action of each passion and faculty, but to warn and to threaten against their 
abuse. 

That this is done in express and vivid terms will be observed by perusing 
the quotations we have made ; and any person familiar with the Scriptures will 
readily perceive that passages appropriate to each mental organ might have 
been multiplied to a much greater extent. 

That the Bible recognises every' passion and faculty which is claimed by 
Phrenology to be a part of man's complicated mental being, the perusal of the 
following pages will abundantly attest. In their preparation the tempt.ition 
has been to extend the quotations. The Bible is full, everywhere, of passages 
pertinent and beautiful, illustrating the fact that the Divine Author of our being 
was also the author of that book, which is u.asurpass2d in its life-like pictures 
of human nature in all its phases. We believe that the Christian religion has 
nothing to fear from science ; and as "truo religion is central truth, a'.l know- 
ledge shofl'd bo gathered around it." 



AND COMPASS OF LIF^ 111 




A GrLANOE AT PHYSIOGrNOMY. 

" THE HUMAN FACE DIVINE." 

The organs of the brain have tlielr poles in the face, and form the features. 

The poles of affection are located in the lips, the size and shape of which, 
indicate the strength and kind. Thin bloodless lips denote want of affection 
and love. Full, stiff upper lip, firmness ; large, rosy lips intense affection. 

The size and shape of the nose more than any other facial organ, indicates 
character. A large nose shows great strength and power ; fiat wide nose, low, 
groveling, outlandish desires, and inclinations ; sharp nose, keenness and pene- 
tration. Then we have the high Eoman nose, the hooked, eagle nose, the cogi- 
tative nose, the snub nose, and the celestial nose, all of which indicate peculiar 
characteristics. Large nostrils indicate strong lungs, which impart oxygen, 
life, and activity to the system. Man should breathe through the nose and not 
through the mouth. Napoleon, in making choice of his generals, was gov- 
erned by the size and shape of the nose. 

Nature is true to herself ; she compels every individual to carry his char- 
acter at mast-head. The more man resembles the lower animals, the more like 
them in character ; some men have the mark of the beast in the forehead. 

The eye is the mirror of the soul, and reflects every passing thought. 

Fine hair and skin denote fine feelings and most exquisite sensibility ; thick 
neck and heavy beard, sexual power ; a large bloated face, gross, sensual mind ; 
full, round cheeks, strong digestive organs ; flat, sunken cheeks, dyspepsia ; 
sunken temples, liver complaint. 

The vo'ce, gesture, hand-writing, walk, carriage, etc. betray character. The 
voice of love is sweet and gentle as a dove ; there is the harsh, grating tone, the 
soul stirring mus*c, the snarling scold, and the commanding eloquence ; while 
the roar of the lion, the bray of the ass, the hiss of the goose, and the hoot of 
the owl, are all characteristic, and have their corresponding resemblances in 
the different voices we daily hear. 

Fine, well formed letters indicate polish and refinement, and vice versa. 

The head is thrown in the direction of the strongest faculties. The intellect- 
ual carry the head forward, the selfish and conceited, backward. 

A square, prominent chin, indicates promptness and tenacity. Small, re- 
treating chin, fickleness, and inconstancy. The poles of government are in the 
chin. 

The distance from the ear to the center of the forehead, is the measure of 
mentality. The ear is distended in the direction of the strongest faculties. 

If the eminent Lavater was not the author, he certainly was the individual 
that gave prominence to the science of physiognomy in Europe. 



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WICKES' PHRENO-C H A RT 



Though hardly acknowledged as such in America, nevertheless physiog- 
nomy is a science having a basic formation in the human constitution •, ami 
every man, though nominally denying, is, to some extent a praetitionei 
thereof, judg ng of earth, sea, sky, rocks, grasses, grains, as well as faces, from 
external appearance. Every imprint, furrow, angle, curve, or line upon a 
mortal's countenance symbolizes some trait or quality of soul. Accordingly 
the practised anthropologist prefers reading men from their facial ang.es 
rather than their bra n organs. Not that I undervalue phrenology ; it is the 
twin-brother of physiognomy, and they are mutual helps in the practical solu- 
tion of the Greek inscription, " Know Thyself." 

In the perfect character, the forehead equals in surface the face. The 
more it predominates over the face, the more the intellectual, moral and 
spiritual nature predominates over the lower and physical, and vice versa. In 
all the lower animals the face greatly predominates over the forehead, and the 
forehead itself is covered with hair, indicating the blind nature of their direc- 
tive talent. The farther we go down in the scale of humanity the more the 
face and head resembles that of the lower animals. The face greatly predomi- 
nates in ail the passionate, savage, and half-civilized, races. The more highly 
cultivated, the sharper and more symmetrical the features become. The 
h'gher, broader and deeper the forehead, the more it predominates over the 
face. This is the Eden of the m ud— the garden of the soul— the focus of all 
intelligence. By it we determine the quantity, quality, and variety of talent 
possessed by any individual. The mind is like a garden, and requires to be 
cultivated as much as the soil. The deeper and richer the uncultivated soil, 
the more its tendency to produce weeds, thorns, briers and brambles. It is 
precisely so with the garden of the mind. The more vigorous and active, the 
stronger and finer the mind of ihe child, the more restless, uneasy and mis- 
chievous it will be. In many respects the mind resembles the descr pt.on of 
the garden of Eden,— watered by the rivers of blood from the heart, which is 
divided into four heads. The garden of the mind thus constantly refreshed 
with the elements of growth and life from the perpetual operation of the heart 
and lungs, produces every conceivable variety of frut which is desirable for 
food and pleasant to the eye. In the midst of the garden the tree of kuow- 
ledge occup< s the most conspicuous place. The knowledge of good and evil 
comes <,f tl.e perverted gratification of the faculties of the mind. It deranges 
and d. strays the functions of the soul. The wages of sin is ever death. 

The crse ever accompanies violated law. We cannot partake of the 
knowledge of oood and evil without a fail. The greatest commandment 
ever g.v< D to man is. •• fie t ., u . t „ thyself, and let nothing stand in the way of 
the growth of thy spirit- The legitimate and harmonious grat.licat.on of 
every facility is ritrlit. 

The uncultivated talent will ever he Uken away and given to another. 
GkKl I. a great , cunomist The tree of life springs up in the soul, guarded by 
the fcw-edged sword of necessity, which turns every way to protect the paths 
of v.rtue and truth. Necessity is the mother of invention. Man is ever driven 
forth t > en t.vat, the hack ground of his nature. Only the Redeemer of peace 
and love ,-an unite the conflicting faculties of the mind-the jarring tendencies 
»r the aonj. Man is . rear d iu fie imago of God, for God is love. The natural, 
Hr.hsh and perverted man a a bundle of hate and antagonism. It is difficult 
to hud any other name than thai of Love for the faculties of the mind, from 



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the lowest physical love of the sexes, to the highest or supreme love of God. 
ijpon love to God and man hang all the law and the prophets. Cultivated 
talent constitutes the wealth of the soul. This is the true, inexhaustible riches 
of the mind, the only treasure worth living for. The more we give of th s 
wealth, the more we have left to give. Our light is never lessened by lighting 
our neighbors. The best investment ever made, is in the mind. Lay up thy 
treasure within, where moth and rust doth not corrupt, nor scoundrels plun- 
der and steal. These jewels of the mind we carry beyond the tomb. Every 
faculty of the soul proves the divinity of man, and the eternity of Life. 



Evidences of Phrenology. 




Phrenologv is the science of mind. It treats of the several mental 
faculties, and traces them to their respective organs — the convolutions of 
the brain. The relation existing between the mind and its material organ, 
the brain, belongs to that class of truths which though co-eval with mind itself, 
yet were left for man to discover by his own research. 

The revolution of the planets round the sun has doubtless continued since 
their existence ; yet it was left for Copernicus and others to search out and 
reveal this now simple truth. 

The laws which regulate the planetary systems have ever operated as at 
present ; yet these were unknown until Newton was raised up to trace them 

The blood in the human frame has circulated in the same way ever since 
man was brought into existence ; yet this was a hidden mystery until Harvey, 
by his superior penetration, brought the whole to light. 

So of Phrenology. The brain has ever been the organ of the mind ; and 
upon its development, shape, and quality, the mind has always depended ; yet 
no man could understand, much less explain this, until Joseph Francis Gall, of 
Vienna, with a mind constituted, apparently, for the express purpose, became 
the instrument to discover and present the important truth. 

Man is a twofold being, composed of mind and body. The mind is the 
principal or substantial part— the part that hears, sees, tastes, smells, loves, 
hates, thinks, reasons, wills, and understands ; but it is entirely dependent on 
the body for its ability to do these things in this material world, as is evident 
from the fact, that, without the eye of the body, the mind cannot sec the. sun. or 
anything in the material woi'id, neither can it hear without ears, or feel without 



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nerves, and so on. Hence the necessity of notic'ng the body, in its various 
fond t ons, as the first step in invcstigat ng mental phenomena. By this mode 
of investigation we have established, by a great number of facts, the following 
principles : — 

I The brain is the organ of the mind. 

Where there is no brain there are no mental manifestations. Idiots possess 
very little brain compared w th other men. This will be readily seen by com- 
paring the heads of Washington, Franklin, and othe/ distinguished men with 
idiots ; aiso by comparing those nations who have large heads with others 
having small ones, the former will be found to rule the latter. The English 
and Hindoos are in point, where a few hundred rule as many thousands. 

It is proved also by the following facts : — 

Injuries upon the head affect the mind, while the same injury upon other 
parts will leave it unimpaired j 

The mental faculties appear and d sappear at the time of the development, 
maturity, and decay of the brain ; 

Disease upon the brain produces insanity ; 

Mechanical pressure upon the brain destroys all mental power. 

II. As the mind cannot be a unit, or single facility, but a combination of 
facilities, its instrument, the brain, mutt cons tt of as many organs as there 
are facilities. Th's is in accordance t ) the law which assigns to every member 
of the body a separate duty As the eye and car have separate dut.es. and can 
never discharge the duties of each other, so the different convoint ons of the 
brain have their separate functions, and can only perform them. 

It must be borne in mind, that, although the several organs- which constitute 
the brain are connected at the base, yet they act independently, and oftentimes 
in direct opposition 1 3 each other. 

For instance : Acquisitiveness prompts us to acquire and lay up property, 
while Benevolence would bid us distr bute it to feed the hungry and relieve the 
Buffering. Destructiveness gives energy, makes us hasty and passionate, white 
Cautiousness would make us prudent and careful. Self-Esteem tends to pride, 
while Reverence leads to humility. Thus the organs, acting in their respective 
capacit'es, combining in various ways, give the endless variety of character 
observable among men. 

The plurality of the faculties is also proved by dreams, where some orgaus 
are asleep while others are awake ; hence the incoherent y of dreams. 

Again, it is proved by our ability t ) do several things at the same time. 

The same is proved by monomania, or partial insanity. In these cases, one 
organ, or one set of organs is diseased, while all the others arc perfectly 
healthy— as in the case ot the individual who imagines himself the true (rod, 
and will threaten to call out his army to destroy all who will not acknowledge 
his supremacy. Here the organ of .Self-Esteem is not only very 'a-ge. but is 
also diseased. 

Farther proof of the fact that different organs of the brain perform different 
offices, may be drawn from the effect which injuries upon the brain produce. 
Thus, when a part of the skull has been broken iu. so as to press upon the 
brain, the organ which is pressed loses its power, and on removing the pres- 
sure the mental power returns. When the skull has been removed from the 
organ of Firmness, pressure upon this part of the brain destroys the balance of 
mind. In another ens? the skull was removed from t!:e organ of Language and 



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Individuality, and when the finger was pressed upon the brain, the lady could 
not call by name her most intimate friends. On removing the pressure lier 
memory returned. 

III. The size of the brain and of the several organs will be a measure of 
their power when all other conditions are equal. 

This universal law of matter, that size is a measure of power, will apply to 
the brain as well as to other parts of the system. It is this law which enables 
the phrenologist to judge o£ the character of the person by the size and shape 
of the head. A large, and well developed form is admitted by all to be an in- 
dicat'on of physical power ; so a large and healthy brain is equally an index of 
a powerful mind. And by the same principle, as a large and well-formed hand 
is more powerful than a slight and delicate one, so any mental organ will be 
strong in proportion to its size. 

Applying this law to the brain as a whole, we find that Bacon. Washington, 
Franklin, Gall, Bonaparte, Brougham, and the distinguished men of ail ages, 
have possessed large heads, and not an instance can be found where a decidedly 
great man has possessed a small head. Applying it to distinct parts, we find 
that those men who have manifested extraokoinarv faculties have always 
possessed the respective organs in a corresponding degree of development. 

The question may be asked, What shall be done with heads where the propen- 
sities predominate ? Others may ask, Does not phrenology tend to fatality ? or 
are we to be held responsible for the shape of our heads ? An answer to these 
questions may be found in the following statement : We have the ability to 
alter the shape of our heads. This point is now Avell settled. Thousands of 
instances might be cited, where long continued exercise has caused certain 
organs to grow, even after the person had arrived at the age of thirty years. 
Spurzheim mentions the case of a gentleman in England, who, to test the truth 
of this statement, had a cast of his head taken, and then directed his attention 
to some new pursuit ; and at the end of a year had another cast taken, and thus 
on, until he had five different casts, and by comparing found that the first and 
last differed so materially that one would hardly believe they ever belonged to 
the same individual. 

The skull presents no barrier to the growth of the organs of the brain, for 
the brain gives shape to the skull, and not the skull to the brain. In the infant 
the brain is first formed, and the bony deposition of the skull takes place after- 
wards, and it is not until some time after birth that the skull is perfectly 
formed. In the adult the skull, as well as the brain has its nourishing blood- 
vessels, and both receive their growth simultaneously. 

Let not individuals be discouraged because the growth of the organs is slow 
and almost imperceptible ; they cannot be altered in a day, nor in a month ; 
but years are sometimes necessary to bring about a material change. 

Upon the same principle if Ave suffer our mental faculties to remain dormant 
they are generally weakened, until complete degeneracy is produced through 
want of exercise. The mind of man is never at rest ; it is either rising higher 
and higher, to the highest state of mental elevation, or it is sinking lower and 
lower, to the lowest grade of the brute creation. Be not, therefore, like the 
slothful servant, who laid his talent up in a napkin, but exert it for the glory of 
God, and the benefit of the world in general. 

If then, wc may alter the shape of our heads, are we not culpable if this be 



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neglected ? That such an alteration can be effected, is only applying- a general 
rule viz : Exercise gives power, and increases the size of any organ — the same 
law which increases the muscles of the blacksmith's arm, and which makes our 
right arm stronger and larger than our left. By this rule the organ of the brain 
which we exercise most, will grow most, and be most powerful. 

The practical uses of Phrenology and Physiognomy are — First, to 
teach us how to bring all parts of the system into harmonious and well-directed 
ac tion. Second, to understand the function and uses of each separate organ. 
Third, to enable us to govern and educate each faculty and each propensity, 
increasing the power of some, and properly directing others. Fourth, by 
combining these lessons, it enables us to know ourselves, and also account 
readily for each motive, thought and act on scientific principles. And, Fifth, 
it will indicate the particular calling or pursuit in which each person may be 
most useful and successful, accomplish most, rise the highest, and do the great- 
est good in the world. In short, one of its principal missions is to secure " The 
Right Man in the Right Place." 




Attributes of Male and Female Heads. 

^ IG> 1- The Creator has evidently marked Fig. 2„ 

s^~J i~""N out the different spheres in which men 
y^(T\ \ and women are best adapted to move, 
M^^~\ v* and their heads are found to correspond 
,ucse spheres, 

MvW gSc^ly^ ^k r ' * 16 f rom ^' ie skull of a man, and 
WV ^J ll&-^ * s a fair specimen of the male head. It 

fL-**^j* *- J ~" \ rises high from the opening of the ear, 

male skull. «, to Firmness, h. It is large in the social female skull. 
region, particularly at Amativeness, c. The phrenological organs of force, 
pride, energy, and self are predominant. Fig. 2 is of a well balanced female 
skull, and is tine, smooth, and even. The leading developments are at d, in 
the region of Philoprogenitiveness, Adhesiveness, and Inhabilivenes3, while 
at. b and c, it is much less than in the male. At e, Benevolence, and at/, 
Veneration, the female is relatively more developed, but less so at Firmness 
and Self Esteem, b- 

Diversity.— There are no two persons exactly alike in character or in 
r ppearance. We all differ more or less in opinion on most subjects, as we do 
in size, form, complexion, qiality health, strength, and length of life. One 
person has great bodily strength ; one great mental activity. One is original 
and inventive, another merely imitative. One economical ; another prodigal. 
One is honest ; another dishonest. One loves home ; another loves to travel. 
One studies the sciences ; another prefers art. One is musical, poetical, and 
fond of oratory ; another disregards them. One is bold, courageous, manly, 
and self-relying; another timid, irresolute, brshi'.ii, diffident and sensitive 
Phrenology explains Jtheee differences, and points out the means by which 
to develop harmoniously all the organs of the mind We can improve. 

Phrenology reveals character from the shape of the brain, bo it broad or 
narrow, high or low, short or long, and enables us to determine the location, 
relative size and strength of the different organs. From it we may learn 
how to develop, direct, and restrain all the rn^'a' n wfrpftfte pnti< 




Jfirst Jjrinciplts of H|renriogir. 



MAN - IS MESTD. The body is simply the instrument through "which the 
mind manifests itself while on earth. Mind is the primal power of the human 
system, and is manifested through seventy or more organs. Each is primary and 
independent in its functions, doing its own work, and not doing the work of 
any other. Each of these mental powers resides in and is manifested by or 
through a particular portion of the brain. So each organ of the body per- 
forms its own function only. The eye sees, the ear hears, the heart circulates 
the blood, the lungs breathe, the stomach digests ; and so the organs of the 
brain, like so many telegraph wires, each perform their separate functions, and 
all report to '* headquarters ;" and as New York is the headquarters of the tel- 
egraphic system, so the brain is the headquarters of the nervous system, and 
each line has its office in it. The power of eacli organ, all things being equal 
is in exact proportion to the size and qnality of the brain or nerve which mani- 
fests it. 

The mental powers are possessed in d : fferent degrees by diffeT-nt individu- 
als, and also by the same individual One possesses ten talents another five. 



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another one. Each mental power grows stronger and becomes more skillful by 
proper exercise. Our accountability is just in proportion as we make a good 
or a bad use of these talents. Each mental power was created for the purpose 
Of doing good, and intended to be used. 

Man, being placed in the subjective, objective, and attractive world, is con- 
stantly surrounded by and exposed to an infinite variety of influences. li The 
Mind is Man." The brain is the complex instrument by which he can express 
from within his desires, inclinations and anticipations. The face is the sensa- 
tional mirror in which we can discover the influence of the organs of the brain 
and the impression made upon the mind by its perceptions, retentions and ex- 
pressions. In fact the face is the true window of the Soul : through its trans- 
parent texture we can clearly discern the combined influence of heat, light and 
sound on the brain. Therefore it is the organs of the brain and the faculties of 
the mind as their expression appears in the face, that we are about to consider 
and describe. 

As the description of individual disposition cannot be correctly given with- 
out the face is included, and its relations to the brain, so the quality and ac- 
tivity of the brain cannot be correctly estimated save by the features and ex- 
pressions of the face. 

The operations of the brain are frequently interrupted by, and under the in- 
fluence of the body and physical organs. 

Matter is the general name given to the substance of which the body is com- 
posed. 

As there is not an exact amount of matter in any two bodies, nor an equality 
of size, nor similarity of form or configuration, so there exists a difference in 
quality or texture, and character. No two are alike in any respect ; all men 
look from different stand points, and through different colored glasses; are con- 
trolled by a different combination of circumstances ; act from different motives ; 
cannot agree, or see things in the same light. 



ESTIMATES OF CHARACTER. 

The judgment of the world in reference to human character is often, per- 
haps we may say generally — unjust. People take one sided views of their 
fellow men and of themselves. Attention happens to be directed to certain 
points, and the man is judged by them, while other qualities just as essential— 
perhaps more so — are left out of the account altogether. 

Phrenology teaches us to avoid this error. It teaches us not to judge a man 
by isolated acts, or isolated traits of character, but by his organization. In 
that we find, clearly and fully written down, his whole physical, mental, and 
spiritual character. We can strike a balance between the good and the bad, 
and assign to him his true place in the scale of humanity. We see him as he is, 
not one side of him, but all sides. 

The Utility of Self-knowledge.— " The right man in the right place" 
won d enable society to move on in harmony ; and it is possible, by the aid of 
science, to place each man just where lie belongs— where he wou'd succeed 
best, rise the highest, accomplish the most, and do the most good in the world, 
and secure the most perfect happiness; also, to govern and educate children, 
und fit each for the place or sphere to which he is. by nature best adapted. In 
short it will inform us what we can do best. 



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H E R E D ITAEY INPLUEN E S. 

Every person's character depends upon three distinct elements : — 

1st. Hereditary organization, and health of body and brain. 

2d. Associations in early life, and the habits, employment, example, im- * 
pressions and instructions received. 

3d. Our own determinations, when we are old enough, and at liberty to 
act for ourselves. 

The principles, both moral and religious, the habits of both body and mind 
which we then adopt, we are responsible for, and it is of the greatest import- 
ance that we make no radical mistakes. To prevent such mistakes we need 
knowledge, and, first of all, a knowledge of our hereditary organization, that we 
may understand what tendencies of nature are in us originally excessive, and 
what are originally defective. Thus we shall be enabled to judge whether our 
original character has received the right kind of cultivation, and whether, du- 
ring our past lives, we have been subjected to proper influences or not ; and 
also, what is of more importance than anything else, how we shall be best 
enabled to form good resolutions, and mark out a more correct course for our 
future conduct, — so as to improve our characters and intellects, and thus 
attain a higher degree of happiness ourselves, while, at the same time we shall 
exert a happier influence upon the characters of others. Before proceeding 
to examine the head, the examiner should notice t :e proport oris of the body, 
the appearance of the face, to ascertain the degree of energy, activity, delicacy 
or strength with which the faculties of the brain can be habitually manifested. 
Fc r it should be understood that, although the form and size of the head may 
indicate the different traits of character, it does not indicate the energy or 
activity of the general character. No person who has small lungs, whatever 
may be the size or form of the head, will manifest great energy of character. 



SIGNS OF CHARACTER, AND HOW" TO READ IT ON SCIENTIFIC 
PRINCIPLES. 

The Brain is the fountain of all thought and sen- 
sation, a most perfectly organized compound gal- 
vanic battery , the grand machinery of the mind, 
which is not a unit, but composed of a multitude of 
facuit es, which create infinite variety of character, 
talent, and disposition, according to the s ze, epia ity 
and quantity of the convolutions of the brain, which 
can always be determined by the configuration of the 
head, the shape and size of which invariably indicates 
the character of the individual. 

Everything in the Universe is compelled by the God of Nature to bear its 
character at mast-head. 

The brain being a magnetic battery is constantly generating animal and 
spiritual magnetism, and sending it down like a quickening spirit, through 
all the ramifications of the nervous system, which seems to be an extension 
of (he brain, throughout the en'.ire physical organism. One class of nerves 




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extends to, and permeases the muscular system, and gives the sense of mo- 
tion, thus elevating the animal above the. vegetable World. Without a vig. 
orons brain the individual is incapable of rapid and continual motion. The 
greater Ihe quantity of electricity generated in the brain, property conducted 
to the mm-cles, the more powerful, energetic, and effectual ihe motions. 

The Face is the Mirror of the mind. Every aspiration, desire or thought 
is reflected through the features. 

The Nose is of unspeakable weight in the scale of Physi- 
ognomy , it is the index to the character of every individu- 
al, standing, as it docs, the most prominent and conspicuous 
feature of the face, and least liable to change its expression 
of any of the facial organs. A large nose invariably indi- 
cates a strong character of some kind. A very small nose 
evinces a weak, contracted mind, a dull sluggish and stup'd 
brain. 

The larger and stionger the luugs, the more clear and vigorous the mind in 
all its manifestations. Light and air arc the great purifiers of the blood. 

The sense of smell, the sentinel of the lungs, is located in the nostrils ; it is 
dangerous and unhealthy to breathe through the mouth. This is the most fruit- 
ful source of lung diseases ; the lungs become chilled by the cold unfiltered air, 
which is not properly permeated with the magnetism of the brain. 

The large cogitative nose, as seen in the accompany- 
ing cut, and in the head of Franklin, preceding, indi- 
cates a vigorous and powerful mind, and generally a 
universal genius. The hooked, eagle nose indicates an 
over reacting, keeu-s'ghted, proud sp rit, an eagle 
nature, a merciless dispos'tiou to pounce upon and 
devour its prey, which it sights from afar. Those 
possessing prominent noses of this peculiar type will 
generally be found less scrupulous in bus'ness matters 
and less reflective than those of the form designated as the cogitative. They 
wiil more readily accumulate wealth and political power. The Jewish nose has 
a tendency in this direction, and may serve as an illustration 
of the characteristics indicated. 

A long, drooping nose evidences a despondent, gloomy 
and dejected spirit, an inclination to pry into the affairs 
>f others. A short, snubbed nose, blunt uncultivated nature. All tiie infin'te 
variety of noses have their peculiar characteristics. 

A sharp, protruding septum, indicates scholastic ability, 
f-agacity and keenne-s, and a disposition to accumulate 
knowledge. High Roman nose, disposition to attack, con- 
quer and subdue; and vice versa, the Grecian nose indicates 
artistic skill, polish and refinement. 

The more the nose resembles that of any animal or 
thing, the more like will the individual prove to be in char, 
acter. The finer and sharp* r the features the more active 
and penptrntin^ Hie mind, 
uarp. turr.ed-up no. e, a Uiosali. fic J, 1'roJuI, chafing, uncuey, ui.cuul.eni- 






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ed spirit, — disposed to find fault and scold, turn up the nose and sneer at 
quick to detect defects in others- 
No o:ie should presume to determine character 
without first looking into the eye. The qualify of the 
soul can be instantly detected, <• s every emotion of the 
mind affects the expression of the eye. E\ery tluught 
that gleams from the spirit nn.kes its impress upon this 
wonderful sense of light. The more the eye resembles 
the eye of the tnake, dove, eagle, hawk, or owl, the 
more like in character. The eye of the lamb differs 
widely from that of the lion, panther, or hyena. The 
book of nature is open on every hand. We have but to open our eyes to read 
the infinite arcana of wisdom. 

Blue, grey aDd black eyes indicate very different dispositions- 
Blue eyes indicate a gentie, sweet, and amiable spirit ; one easily mould 
ed and affected by surroundings ; impressive, initiative, and inspirational. 

The cold grey eye of destiny reminds one of the granite hills, — stern, in- 
flexible, and unapproachable. 

Dark eyes, express deep, absorbing penetration, often accompanying the 
most heartless natures, and cold blooded villany. But there are frequent excep- 
tions to these general rules. 

Blue eyes are more easily psychologised and brought under the influence 
of others; more impulsire and easily affected by love and emotion. They 
remind one in their various moods and expressions, now serene, then clouded, 
of the blue expanse of the heavens. 

The eye of the scoundrel is vacillating and unsettled, betraying an uneasy, 
vigilant watchfulness, or fear of detection ; never permitting a searching 
look into the eyes. They evince an instinctive consciousness that their most 
secret, thoughts can be delected, while an honest man, who is the noblest 
work of God, will ever look you square in the face. 

Thick, ponderous lips, denote gross, coarse and powerful passion. Full 
rosy lips, intense affect" on. Handsome, well formed, and 
neatly- mated lips, asymmetrical, harmonious, pure, chaste 
amiable and affectionate nature. The depth of the grooves 
in the red portion of the lips, indicates the steadfastness 
tenacity and chast ty of the love. Smooth, full, red lips 
denote ardent, earnest, and inconstant affection. Unclean 
and loosely hung Hps, a gross, careless and loose affec- 
tional nature. The most perfect love will ever be expressed 
by the magic kiss. This is the purest emblem, or natural 
language of love, by which its quality and nature can be told ; this is the di- 
rect and natural channel of love's sweetest magnetism. No one should marry 
without first testing the quality of love through the poles of the lips. 

It is surprising, even to the accustomed student of this interesting science, 
to observe the number and variety of the most subtile and exquisite emotions 
of the soul which are conveyed, as with a distinct and spiritual language, 
through the delicate lines, shape, and hue of this most beautiful and expressive 
of the features. Its frankness betrays what the eye seeks to conceal, revealing 
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A full, stiff upper lip deuotes firmness and tenacity of 
purpose. The ni ;re it predominates over the lower, the 
more ungovernable and unyielding the nature, and inclined 
to govern, control, and subdue others. The more pointed 
and focalized the upper lip, the more concentrated and de- 
termined the character. " Keep a stiff' upper lip'' is an old 
saying, and no one can do much without it. The effort to 
stiffen and concentrate the muscles of the upper lip, sti- 
mulates into activity the organs of government , so the exercise of any of the 
fac a' organs stimulates the corresponding faculty of the brain. Thus can the 
locality of the po.es of the organs cf the mind 1 e determined. A turned up, 
v.biatijg uppc r lip indicates a fick'e, unstable charact. r. 

Thus Physlgonomy, when based on Physiology and Phrenology, may be re- 
duced to a perfect system as an index of character and d'sposit'on. There are 
certain nerves connected with the features, which when acted upon produ, e 
certain changes in the expression ; as from joy to sorrow, love to hate ; from 
kindness to revenge ; or from hope to fear, penitence, devotion, etc. The ex- 
pression will be clear, distinct and comprehensive, or it will be duil, vacant, or 
imbecile. If you are joyous and happy, the mou h will turn up at the corner; 
thus,-— y ; Taut if downcast, desponding and miserable, will incline at the coiners 
thus, <— ^. Are you good-natured? or are you sad. gloomy, dejected? Tl 
corners of your mouth alone will tell the story. The nose, chin, eyes, ears 
lips, and all the other features indicate character. 

The mind is a germ of Divinity, capable of unlimited development and ex- 
pansion. At first a blank — the most ignorant and helpless of all tilings — yet 
capable of rising higher than anything else in the universe. It may be com- 
pared to a plant, which under favorable circumstances sends out innumerable 
successive roots and fibers, buds, leaves and branches. So, conditions and 
necessity create new faculties and combinations of organs in the brain and face, 
which change and modify the character of the countenance. 

There appears to be no end to the growth, unfolding, and upbuild'ng of the 
tre) of life, or living temple of the spirit— the house not made with hands. 

Man is yet in infancy ; like the germ beueath the soil, budding into new and 
higher life continually — absorbing, and living on liner and more cclestal ali- 
ments. Onward and upward is the dest ny of man. I see this prophecy in 
every innate desire and aspiration of the soul. I behold the golden future (like 
apples of gold in pictures of silver) radiant and luminous with love, and truth, 
peace and plenty, harmony, happiness and eternal life. 

The key of mind will unlock the mystery of Man and all the arcana ot wis- 
dom and knowledge. 

Like the plant just looking through the soil, we behold the dawn of endless 
day, and hasten to embrace the sun of truth, and kiss the beams of light and 
love, as they break in upon the wew-born faculties of the soul. The higher we 
grow up into the Divine Man. the more perfect we become. 

The more perfect we become, the more unitized and 
illuminated the spirit, until we reflect the perfect image ot 
God, our Father, and Christ, the Redeemer, and become 
joint heirs with him who possesses all things. The higher we rise, the deeper 
we must sink our roots, and extend the fibers of the soul into the solid ground- 
work of N.iturc's eternal principles. The tree of life must be rooted and 



AND COMPASS OP LIFE. 



grounded in the essence of divinity— the infinite, eternal, and unchangeable 
Father. True greatness and goodness consist in a perfect and harmonious de- 
velopment of every part of our nature — in a proper blending of soul and body 
— temperament and senses— spirit and matter. Let nothing prevent the devel- 
opment of mind, the growth of soul. Fear not to supply the demands of 
Nature ; self-preservation is the first known law. Every faculty was made to 
be used; the God within will teach thee all things. Study thyself ; trust no 
man nor book ; worship God, the eternal essence of mind and spirit within. 



COMPARATIVE PHYSIOGNOMY. 






The most direct, safest and best way to .study any science is by illustrations 
symbols and comparisons. Nature is full of diversity, and endless varieties of 
types, symbols, and shadings of character, as illustrated in the different races, 
species of animals, and varieties of plants ; yet she is so simple, truthful, and 
exact in all her silent teachings, that one need not err, and he that runs may 
read what the spirit of truth reveals unto all. God's Oracles are written in 
and on, within and without every atom and organization in and under heaven. 
They speak but one language, that of truth. There is no confusion in Nature, 
Behold the different races of men, and the various 
species of birds and animals. Contrast the seven 
leading features of the face, the eyes, ears, nose, 
mouth, cheeks, chin and forehead, with those of the 
elephant, hawk, (p. 20) cow, ox, horse, eagle, sheep, 
and goat, as seen in the annexed cuts. The more any of these seven features, 
resemble those of any animal, the more like the character. Contrast the Indian 
with those of the white race. We thiu leant to 
discriminate between different tendencies of the 
mind, as all races of men and species of anima's 
have strong predilections and leading traits of 
character, which stand out most conspicuous.— 
shape and mould the countenance. Every thought, word, and deed is 
brought into judgment and recorded in the book of life, which by the light 
of science can be read of all men, — " There is nothing secret that shall not 
be revealed, nothing hid that will not be brought to light." Luke 2 ; 3. 

Every thought we think is shaping our destiny and weaving the web we 
must wear through eternity. It is hard to change the deformed monstrosity, 
or develop the dwarfed idiot- Unchangeable laws control mind ami matter. 

Trifle not with thy talents ; improve the precious moments, the innumera- 
ble opportunities of life. Eternity is long, but time is precious, as it weighs so 
heavily on the future destiny of* man. A deed done cannot be undone ; an op- 
portunity missed, a moment lost, cannot be recalled. Every revelation of 
nature and manifestation of mind proves t".:e eternity of life and death, as to 
tjgdividualit'es, although every particle of matter iu the Universe is immortal 





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and has evidently existed from eternity self-existent. Nevertheless the forma 
of all organized bodies change continually, and will so change eternally, never 
remaining the same. Stagnation is death and disorganization ; action alone is 
life. 

Attraction and repulsion produce all action ; heat all expansion ; love all 
life, hatred and antagonism, death. Heat is positive ; cold is negative. Heat 
is life ; cold is death. 

We must live consistent with self or perish. The talent unimproved is lost 

As the growth of weeds, noxious plants and animals, must give place to a 
higher and still higher order, and as they enrich the soil by absorbing the ele- 
ments of life from the light and air, and prepai e it for a higher and better ge- 
nus of plants and fruits, so does Man's existence, life, and death prepare the / 
way for a finer, more spiritual, and more celestial life in the race. Many germs I 
perish, many blossoms are blasted, much seed wasted — broad the road to de- 
struction, but strait and narrow the way to eternal life. 

One way alone conducts us aright ; ten thousand lead astray. All matter 
being eternal there is nothing lost,— extremes always meet— everything runs in t 
a circle. Death is life ; God is economic al. There are fixed laws working the 
redemption of every atom. Hell is the furnace where God purifies the spirit, 
The woes and agonies of life work salvation or disorganization. In the endless t: 
future of our world, the working of these internal laws, will either redeem or i- 
utterly destroy every lost soul and wandering spirit. The wicked shall per'sh t 
out of the earth , none but the good and true have the gift of eternal life dwell- 
iag in them. The very nature of sin is death. This diseased, fallen, and de- 
generate race will be saved by the help of the care of God, through Christ the Jt 
sun and center of all things. 



I 

SOUL AND BODY. 

The Soul or Spirit, the unseen, unsearchable essence of Mind, constitutes 
the Divine Man , permeating the body, which may be compared to a stringed s| 
instrument, having the capacity or elemen's of harmony. 

The nerves, the eye. and the senses and faculties generally, are the chords ! 
and artilic-ial framework which God has woven round the quickened spirit, 1 
which has the power of lite and action within itself. The soul and body are 
Life— a harp of a thousand strings, fitted, when in harmony with itself— for God i: 
and the angels to play upon. 

In the present life, the soul requires a body, a nervous system, a brain,— P 
through whic h to act on the world of matter. Spirit communicates with 
spirit," and mind with mind even at great distances. 

The intellectual, moral and spiritual powers, are the crowning elements of 
man's nature ; the other powers and propensities, which are aho possessed ■ 
bv the animals, arc subsidiary, and to be subservient to them. 

The natuial powers b?ing favorable, a proper use of all the mental organs ' 
insures right development ar.d hippmess in this world. 

The functions of these several organs nre governed by fixed laws. Phre. 
nologv is the science that explains these i a wa. and consequently ei.ablos us 
to guide the men'al po"'t> rs in accordance therewith. No part of the body 
can be affected without a c< responding effect on every other part 



3 mwmm mmm® 

WITHOUT WHICH THE SOUL WOULD BE INEXPRESSIBLE. 



Suvkn Senses, viz 
Motion. 



Sensation, Sight, Hearing, Intuition, Taste, Smell, 





BRAIN EXPOSED, 



Temperaments, There are sev 
en temperaments, seven senses, sev- 
en grand divisions of the brain, and 
seven colors in light. Seven notes 
in Music, etc. It requires seven to 
make a perfect whole- We have 
seven days. There ; re feven spirits 
of God around the throne of Mind, 
Frequent allusions to this mystic 
number are found in the Bible. 
1st. Sensation, or Sensorium, from which the senses derive their names. 
A central group of organs in the "medulla oblongata" — the focus of the 
mind, and center of the nervous system. It is the fountain of the nervous 
organism, which creates the sense of feeling. The innumerable ramified 
nerves that permeate the body, are but an extension of the brain organs — the 
conductors or channels of the mind. L'ke the fibers and roots of a plant, 
they supply the brain with negative animal magnetism, generated in the 
compound organized batteries of the body, and conduct the spiritual and 
mental magnetism from the brain to the extremities of the physical man. 

Thus woven together, the many members and faculties of our nature form 
one body. 

Sensation is the sentinel of life ; the quickened spiritual perception of all 
facts and phenomena; the root of all the senses; the primary central sense — 
like the sun in the center of the solar system — in connection with motion. 

2d. Sense of motion. Webster says, the pri- 
nf mary idea of language is motion — to move. He 
would consider this the central Word. We build on 
this basis that motion and sensation are the central 
sense — the first effect of positive and negative forces- Attraction, repulsion, 
and motion are the triune key of the Universe. 

The nerves of motion and sensation are intimately wedded together; those 
of motion quickening the muscles into action, as those of sensation quicken 
the body into feeling. The nerves of motion rise and center in the phreno-or- 
crans of Equi-Motiveness, as the nerves of sensation emanate from the oi'gan 
of Consciousness, located in the little back-brain called the cerebellum, and 
which produces the infinite variety of invoipntary motions of the voluntary 
muscles. If the right lobe of this organ be cut, the individual revolves to the 
eft, and vice versa. 

These senses are the first step in the scale of gradual development that ele- 
vates animal above vegetable life. The chief corner stone of the great temple 
)f mind, they should be wisely trained and properly cultured- The larger tbo 




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more vigorous the cerebellum, the stronger, more energetic and effectual the 
motions, and the keener, more acute and clear the sensations. All the elements 
of motion and sensation are generated in the lower brain. Here all the nerves 
of the brain focalize, concentrate, and extend down through the spinal column 
to every part of the system. The brain organs being positive, medical electri- 
city, must be applied naturally, in the order of nature. The object should be 
to create and establish the to and fro current as natural as possible, in order to 
remove obstructions, and heal the sick and disordered nerves, and the relaxed 
and wasted muscles. These seuses should be instinctive monitors in the mat- 
ter. Eut this subject is treated upon in detail by the author, in his work on 
Medical Electricity. 

3d. Sense of Taste. This guards the stomach, and is 
located in the mouth and palate, consi ting of the numerous 
flattened nerves covering the tongue, etc., which enable us to 
judge of the quality of food. It is not, however, an infallible 
guide. Unsavory articles may be wholesome, while substan- 
ces which please the palate may act as poisons. Taste should be trained and 
cultivated ; as this organ is the first developed, so it seems to lose its activity 
the last. 

We should masticate our food thoroughly, and mingle the saliva properly 
with it, before swallowing. 

Alimentiveness takes cognizance of tastes or flavors, and probably of odors 
also. It is not improbable, however, that the compartment generally assigned 
to alimentiveness really contains a group of organs, one of which may have the 
appreciation of odors for its special function ; but this has not been fully deter- 
mined upon. Anatomically, we find that the nerve of smell communicates di- 
rectly with the perceptive faculties, as well as with those which lie posteriorly 
in the base of the brain. 

^jsssij^ 4th. Sense of smell. The sentinel of the lungs, located 

>*»-flyf~ lk in the nose, takes cognizance of odors, the emanations of all 

j ^ ,5 *^ : ^^^ gy means of smell, the external world acts upon man and 
animals from a distance. 

We should sleep with our mouths shut, and breathe through the nose. The 
sense of smell should be cultivated. The tine, sensitive nerves, covet ing the 
inner coat of the nose, should be exercised, or they weaken and perish, like the 
muscles of the body, or the organs of the brain, for the talent that is not im- 
proved will be taken away. There is infinite improvement to be made, and 
pleasure to be enjoyed by the proper cultivation of all the faculties of the mind. 

5th. Sense of Hearing. Caused by the vibratory ac- 
tion of the waves of air upon the drum of the ear. It is 
located in the center of the side head, producing the sen- 
sation of sound upon the brain. The ear is peculiarly con- 
structed to catch and concentrate sound, which stimulates 
all the faculties, especially the impulsive organs situated 
around the ears. The dog growls and barks before he bites ; 
man talks loudly, when angered, before he fights. The 
lion i oars bffore pouncing upon his prey. The thundering cannon impels to 
deadly conflict. 





AXD COMPASS OF LIFE. 27 

Music, the poetry and harmony of sound, when her seven keys and notes are 
properly blended, produces the most enchanting and elevating influence, be- 
cause it soothes, calms, and harmonizes every organ of the mind and faculty of 
the soul. 

6th. Sense of Sight. " If thine eye be single, thy 
whole body is full of light." Jesus. 

God said " Let there be light, and there was light." 
Light, the finest, most spiritualized and luminous 
material substance — is the key of Life, and the link be- 
tween mind and matter. 

The eye is the organ of sight, connected with the per- 
ceptive group of organs by seven pairs of nerves. The optic, or central nerve 
telegraphs all impressions made upon the retina, which is the most sensitive 
and delicate organ we possess, and needs more care, cultivation, and protection 
than any other ; hence its location in the cavity of the skull, surrounded by 
powerful bones and muscles, protected by eyebrows, lids and lashes, lubricated 
by wonderful secretions, which keep the eye in working order. 

7th. Intuition. The all-absorbing, soul-quick- 
ening sense. The mysterious and incomprehensible 
operations of natural and spiritual life can be only 
understood through this sense. It embraces all the 
interior organs of the mind, which are but different 
faculties of this grand illuminating sense. It corres- 
ponds to the instinct of animals, and the inspiration of 
angels; enabling man to come into rapport w th the 
immaterial and spiritual, and to communion te with 
galileo. the Infinite Intelligence. When predominating, in 

harmony with the temperaments, and other senses, it leads man, by the infal- 
lible "inner light" " that lighteth every man that comeih into the world.'' 

When strong it produces a oloar. illuminated countenance ; sharp, pene- 
trating eyes; thin skull; compact and predominating brain ; enabling its pos- 
sessor to gain intuitive knowledge without the study of bo )ks. When defi- 
cient, the individual is stupid, dull, and thoughtless. Can never succeed as a 
scholar, nor accomplish much in life, unless by continual, persistent cultivation 
j of the internal sense of thinking, which is, like all the faculties, capable of 
J growth. 

Those possess'ng this intuitive power in a large degree, will be able to re- 
ceive and app'eciate knowledge beyond the perception of the age in which 
they live. They are often in advance of their times. " The world moves,'' 
said Galileo, eloquent and fearless under the clear perception of truth inspired 
by the rction of this almost divine facultj*. It is through the recognition of 
truths as revealed through this sense, that men have endured persecution and 
martyrdom with unshrinking fortitude. 



CULTIVATION OF THE SENSES. 

Exercise renders the sense of touch more delicate, the sense of taste 
moro refined, the Bense of smell more acute, the sense of hearing more exqui- 





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site, the sense of sight more perfect, the sense of thinking more inspirational, 
the muscular senses more effectual. 

Over exercise enfeebles the organs of sensa'ion. There is much danger of 
over exercising the sight. 

Inhaling intensely active odors, such as smelling salts, etc., have in some 
cases much injured the sense of smell, while strong spices, liquors, etc., act in- 
juriously upon the sense of taste. The remedy for over-exercise is entire rest. 

The principles herein developed it is hoped will induce the reader to culti- 
vate to the full his powers of rationally enjoyiug this world, and he will under- 
stand the feeling of Campbell, the poet, when he exclaimed in a letter to a 
friend : 

•' What adorable beauties of God, and bounties of Nature, we live in with- 
out knowing." 

Reader, as you value happiness here, and as you hope for happiness hereaf- 
ter we beseech you, above all things, study yourself. 

Ail weil-organized human be'ngs have the same number of fingers, toss^ 
eyes, ears, neives. and organs of body and brain. They differ not in funct'on, 
but only in their degree of development. If one be destitute of natural 
affection, reason, music, calculation, devotion, etc, he is simply unfortunate, 
perhaps idiotic in someone or more organs ; and it is the province of the 
phrenologist to determine the relative size and strength of each an 1 all of the 
organs of body and mind, and to state who is. and who is not wotl organized 
and also to show how each and every one may improve and make the mo t 
of his talents, and what he can do best. 

Man is not fated to be good or bad ; but is so organized that he may be 
either , that is, he may live a virtuous, or a vicious life — it is optional with him. 
He may rise or fall, be temperate or intemperate, true or false. He may 
make much or little of himself, and Phrenology explains how. 

Thus, by taking into account the whole man, body and brain — by looking at 
him from all stand-points, by a careful analysis of his Physiology, Phrenology 
and Physiognomy, we may obtain knowledge of all the different nerves of the 
body, their locations, functions, aud uses, and this will reveal to us all the signs 
of character and how to read them. 

The Temperaments indicate the different qualities and conditions. A know- 
ledge of Physiology enables us to determine the temperaments, and their rela- 
tive effects on character ; and also the health and strength of the organization, 
whether good or bad, weak or strong, coarse or fine. Let it be remembered 
tliai the quality of the body and brain ha.s as much to do with determining 
their strength and power as the quanti y. Are you fine or coarse ? 

lei let no one misunderstand or misapply the use of these terms, which are 
only relative in their significance. A poetic and artistx temperament may be 
a desirable g ft, yet in the great scale o humanity its value will 1 ot perhaps be 
found greater, or more adapted to the true euds of existence than one of au op- 
posite quality Each in its place fulfils its purpose ; nor should we accord tr> 
one a questionable elevation over the other. All arc necessary to the harrno-- 
the great whole , only so is it perfected. It is only t ie nearness of con4 
tact wnich renders one temperament apparently desirable — another distasteful; 
Each to his work. After ages will not distinguish with scrutinizing carefulness 
the designer from the builder of the pyramids. 



KEY TO THE P II R Z X O-C HART. 

1. Ficure 1 signifies very small and deficient. 

2. Small and weak ; influenced by other organs. 

3. Moderate ; exerting some influence. 

4. Average ; exert'n^ a fair influence ; controlled by circumstances. 

5. Above average ; with fair opportunities habitually manifested. 
G. Large ; constitutes a marked and predominant trait. 

7. Very large ; overruling the other organs ; amounting to deformity. 

The sign -|- will be affixed whenever the orgau is somewhat larger than the 
number indicates ; and the sign — when somewhat less. 

To know what organs require to be cultivated, and what to be restrained, is 
most important. This will be indicated by curving the dash upward whenever 
the faculty is too small, and requires cultivation, and downward whenever it 
requires regulation, restraint, or right direction. 

THE HUMAN BRAIN. 
The human brain is an oval mass filling and fitting the in terior of the skull, 
and consisting of two substances, a gray, ash-colored, or cineritious portion, 
and a white, fibrous, or medullary portion. It is divided 
both in form and function into two principal masses, 
— the cerebrum and the cerebellum. The cerebrum is 
divided longitudinally into two equal hemispheres, and 
each of these in its under surface into three lobes. But 
the most remarkable feature in the structure of the cere- 
bral globe is its numerous and complicated convolutions, 
the furrows between which dip deeply down into the 
brain. By means of these foldings the surface of the 
brain exposed. brain is greatly increased, and power gained with the 
greatest economy of space ; for it is a demonstrated fact that in proportion to 
the number and depth of these convolutions is the mental force. "The mind's 
revolvings are here represented in moving spirals, and the subtile insinua- 
tion of thought, whose path is through all things, issues with power from the 
form of cerebral screws. They print their shape and make themselves room 
on the inside of the skull, and are the most irresistible things in the human 
world." 

The cerebellum lies behind and immediately underneath the cerebrum, and 
is about one eighth the size of the latter organ. It is divided into lobes and lo- 
bules, and consists of a gray and a white substance, like the cerebrum, but dif- 
ferently disposed, the white portion being internal in the cerebrum, and exter- 
nal in the cerebellum in which, also, both substances are disposed in thin plates 
instead of convolutions. 

Extending from the base of the brain to the atlas or bony pivot on which 
the head rests, is the medulla oblongata. It is conical in shape, and may be 
considered the head or beginning of the spinal cord, which continues it, and, in 
fact, extends the brain down the vertical canal, and by means of the nerves 
wh"ch it gives off and which pass through notches between the vertebra, con- 
nects it Avith every part of the body. There are generally reckoned eleven 
pairs of nerves arisin ; from the brain, and thirty-one from the spina! marrow. 
It is thus seen that the whole nervous apparatus is included in the mental s s- 
tem, and that the brain, as the organ of the overruling mind should be, as it 
unquestionably is, is omnipresent in the human body. 




MIMIATURE PHREffifl-CHART & COMPASS If LIFE. 




A NEW SYSTEM OF PHRENO-PHYSIOGNOMY, COMPRISING MANY 
NEWLY DISCOVERED PHRENO-ORGANS, TOGETHER WITH A 
DELINEATION OF THE PHRENO-CHARACTER, TALENTS, DIS- 
POSITION, AND BUSINESS QUALIFICATIONS OF 



as given by 

Practical Phrenologist and Physiognomist. 
Examined this day of A. D. 18 

" Man's greatest knowledge is himself to know." 



Man is a Microcosm ; an epitome of the Universe ; a Germ of Deity. The 
Bratn is the seat of the soul. It consists of a plurality of faculties, constructed 
upon the principle of the compound galvanic battery. 

SIZE OP THE BRAIN ( Inches.) 

Size op head. Other conditions being equal, the size of the brain and 01 
each organ is the measure of its mental power. 

1. VERY SMALL Is incapable of mental effort, or of experiencing much 
pain or pleasure. 

2. Small. Your mind is, at best, but weak and inferior. May be intuitive, 
and manifest some sharp traits of character, but lacks common sense. 

A head marked 1, or 2, will be idiotic, and its owner cannot take care of 
himself. 

3. MODERATE. You have a contracted mind ; are smart in little matters ; 
easily controlled by others. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



L AVERAGE. Yours is not a very large mind, but it is bright and active. 
You w.ll accomplish more than some who have a much larger head than you. 
With proper culture you will attain and achieve much. 

2. Average. Under favorable circumstances may do well in your sphere 
but will be incapable of great undertakings. 

5. FULL. Yours is a m*nd of fair power, if properly cultivated. With 
assistance, capable of accomplishing much, of making itself felt in society, and 
of wielding a large influence, yet incapable of great, independent achievements. 

2. Full. Although your brain is of full size, the mind is an ordinary one. 

6. LARGE. Yours is a mind of fine and large power. You can wield an 
extensive influence ; can make yourself felt, among your friends at least, if not 
by the world at large ; can accomplish much. 

2. Large. You have a strong mind; with care and culture can rise to 
eminence, if not pre-eminence. 

J. Large. You have a fine brain, a fine mind, but not physical energy, sta- 
mina, power to sustain it. Your head will devour your body. You have a 
tenuency. whether inherited or otherwise, to derangement of the mind — to in- 
sanity — against which you would do well to guard. 

4. Large. Yours is a large brain ; a strong, but not brilliant mind. 

5 Large. Yours is a strong character, but an eccentric and peculiar one. 
You are known for oddities, for an unlikeness to others. 

7 YERY LARGE. Yours is a very, powerful mind. Are a mental giant ; 
can control circumstances, and mould public opinion and action at will. 

EDUCATION, TEXTURE AXD TEMPERAMENTS GOYERX. 

Cultivation. The mind is like a garden. Temperaments correspond to 
the soil. The faculties increase with exercise ; they decrease with inaction. 
" No excellence without labor." 

Texture. While size gives momentum, fineness of quality imparts worth 
weigut, solidity, and endurance. 

Organic Tone. 

3 MODERATE. You are rather plain in taste, sentiment and desires; 
practical, rather than refined ; not very poetic 

2. Moderate. You are one of the plain-grained, homespun, every day 
kind,— not one of the more refined, polished, exquisite. 

4. AVERAGE. You are not sensitive to impression ; have not a keen, 
fine tierve ; do not suffer or enjoy very intensely ; have not a very fine taste. 

5. FULL. You are not wanting in refinement of feeling, delicacy of senti- 
ment and intensity of conception. 

£. Fuel. Yours is a rather refined, sensitive temperament capable of the 
higuer polish, of the finer feelings ; alive to pleasure and pain ; but there is 
some little dross in it, — some alloy with the true metal. 

6. LARGE. Yours is a refined, sensitive, suscept'ble soul. You enjoy and 
suuer deeply, keenly. — almost too much so for your own best peace. 

•L, Large Yours is a very nice, fine, sweet, tasty, dainty, delicate nature, 
\.>ti should cultivate a plain, practical conrmon sense, every-day tone. 



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3. Large. You are as sensitive as a naked nerve ; tremulous with joy and 
Borrow ; written between the two words agony and ecstasy. 

4. Large. You are over-nice, an exquisite ; over-fine, squeamish. 
VERY LARGE. Yours is a very refined, sensitive, susceptible, silken tern. 

perament ; much more than ordinarily so. 

Activity. 

Activity. Imparts quickness, industry, willingness and efficiency ; dispo- 
sition and ability to make its power available. 

Excitability. Produces the highest degree of intensity of thought and 
feeling ; easily called into action. 

MODERATE. You are deliberate in movement, but, once fairly at work, 
you have a good faculty for dispatch. Sometimes do two days' work in one. 

AVERAGE. You are not remarkably active, but rather deliberate and 
steady-paced ; still you can, and sometimes do hurry. 

FULL. You are quite active, but not too much so ; will hurry when neces- 
sary. 

2. Pull. You are active enough, tolerably quick and sprightly in move- 
ment, but you do not like to confine yourself to anything like hard work. 

LARGE. You are very lively, active, quick in all your motions. 

2. Large. You are active in movement; lively, spry, quick, resiess ; al- 
ways in motion ; likely to wear out rather than rust out ; are almost too active. 
Should learn to- be more slow, quiet, steady and deliberate — to save energy 

3. Large. You are very spry, light, swift, agile in movement ; alert. 

4. Large. Yours is a supple, flexible frame. You would, with practice, 
succeed well, by your strength, in leaping, wrestling, springing, dancing. 

5. Large. You should learn to take life more slowly, deliberately, and pa- 
tiently. What's the hurry ? Eternity is long. Stop and think. Patience. 

VERY LARGE. You are very active and rapid in all your movements, 
lively, spry, quick and restless. 

Propelling Power- 

AVERAGE. You have ordinary energy and force of character ; none too 
much for great enterprises. Should cultivate more activity and propelling 
power. 

FULL. You have the ability to drive your affairs ; take hold of business 
with considerable energy and force when roused. 

LARGE. Have great energy and force of character, when roused ; are ca- 
pable of driving on your business, your purposes and plans too hard ; generally 
force your way through whatever 3 r ou undertake. 

VERY LARGE. Have very great energy and force of chaiacter ; much 
efficiency and enterprise ; drive all before you, and " cut your way through the 
world;" put "through by daylight" whatever you undertake. 

Constitution- 

Healthiness. Upon this depends the power and vigor of the system ; 
strength and harmony of mind. 

Vitality. The brain exhausts, and the body manufactures vitality ; the 
supply should equal the demand. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



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MODERATE. Your constitution is naturally frail. You should, by all 
means, study physiology, and carefully apply its teachings ; else, from want of 
health, you will fail to accomplish much. 

2. Moderate. Yours is a delicate constitution; yet you at times flush up 
to the enjoyment of good health, and a warm, hopeful existence. 

AVERAGE. You are not very rugged or hardy, yet are not often very ill ; 
but a little thing would affect you. 

2. Average. Your constitution is not rugged, yet it is not tinged or taint- 
ed Avith disease, — on.y delicate, not unsound. It may last to old age. 

3. Average. Yours is not a healthy constitution ; yet you will endure, and 
last, and hang on to life, while others, more healthy, will pass away. 

FULL. You inherited a tolerably good constitution, but not the best. 
2. Full Yours was, and even is a fair constitution, but not the best. 

LARGE. Have a strong constitution, naturally ; can endure a great deal 
of physical or mental labor. Sometimes a good constitution is impaired by 
carelessness and neglect. 

2. Large. Strong constitution, which is favorable to both body and mind ; 
hence, can endure great hardships, and much physical and mental fatigue, 

VERY LARGE. Your constitution was made, originally, as if of wrought 
iron, to endure almost any vicissitude, and still be healthy and strong. 

Present Condition. 

MODERATE. Present tone of your health and nervous system is low. 
AVERAGE. You are confining yourself too closely indoors ; breathing an 
impure atmosphere that is wilting you down. 

FULL. You are enjoying very fair health, though you are not very hearty, 

2. Full. You are just now suffering from a slight impairment of the health, 
but one that is of temporary effect. Will probably soon be all well. 

3. You are exhausted, worn, and overtaxed. 

LARGE. You are at present in very good health ; fresh and hearty. 
VERY LARGE. Are the very embodiment of good health ; are sound. 



The proportions and conditions of the bodily organization which modify the 
manifestations of the character, are commonly called Temperaments. 

There are three principal Temperaments, the Vital, Motive, and Mental ; cor- 
responding to the three colors in light, or the Divine Trinity in ail things. 

THE VITAL TEMPERAMENT. The vital Tempera- 
ment is evinced by large lungs, powerful circulatory system, 
and large digestive, regulative, and assimilative organs 
abundance of blood, and animal spirits ; producing bodily 
growth, vitality and life. 

MODERATE. Your are too lean and spare to use life to 
advantage ; will too soon become exhausted, except when 
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2. Moderate. Although now rather slenderlv and delicately made, you will 
probably gain much in flesh and fulness, warmth and vitality, 

AVERAGE. You have not a great deal of vitality, animal power, physical 
vigor, still, you have enough to be able to accomplish much, 

FULL, You have sufficient vitality, fulness, plumpness, and animal energy 
to resist the cold, nourish the body, and accomplish a good deal physically, 
and also enjoy a fair share of the comforts of animal life. 

2. Full. You are not large or powerful, yet you will wear like leather, 

3. Full. You have a fair share of fulness, warmth, juiciness ; yet you are 
not tough or hardy, but disposed to give way. 

LARGE. Yours is a fine, full, plump, warm, juicy ; physical nature. Are ca 
pable of highly enjoying the animal pleasures and comforts. 

2. Large. You are rugged, tough, strong and hardy. Came from a long- 
lived ancestry, — late to ripen, — best in old age. 

OPAQUE. Dark, Absorbing Temperament. Most unfavorable for men- 
tality thought, genius and inspiration. 

BILIOUS, or Venous Temperament. Active, compact. Gives intensity 
imd endurance ; favors mentality and education. 

Motive Temperament- 

MUSCULAR, POWERFUL MOTIVE Temperament. Gives physical en, 
ergy, muscular power, force and strength of character. 

LOCOMOTIVE Temperament. Corresponding to the 
Bilious, has a strong, bony system, abundance and hard- 
ness of muscle, dark, wiry hair, dark eyes, rough, prom- 
inent features, dark complexion, and a great disposition to 
locomotive effort, 

The motive temperament is favorable to dignity, to stern- 
ness, determination, power of will, desire to govern and con- 
motivh. trol others. It gives slowness of passion, but great perma- 

nency of disposition, steadiness and strength of thought, but not brilliancy; 
patient application ; frankness , clearness of perception, retentiveness of mem. 
ory, and soundness of judgment, with a desire to engage in heavy labor, or 
large business operations. 

MODERATE. You are disposed to use all the strength you have, and 
think and feel that you have more than you really possess. 

AVERAGE. You are not very strong ; not able to lift large loads, nor 
strike hard blows, nor put forth much physical effort, except under intense 
excitement. 

2. Average. Are not very powerful ; not capable of long continued bo- 
dily effort, still, may endure much of the wear and tear of life. 

3. Average. Have not a very strong frame, but are flexible, light, and 
graceful in movement ; quite free from awkwardness. 

FULL. Have fair motive power, but are not remarkable for strength. 
2. Full. Your bones are not large, but you have good muscular power. 
LARGE. Your3 is a fine physical frame ; fine bone and muscle. 
2. Large. You tend much to bone and muscle. 




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3: Larue. Your bones and joiuts are too large to allow you to be very 
graceful. Are strong but plain, and rather awkward iu movement. 

5. Large. You have done more bard work in one way and another than 
it was well to do ; have worn yourself too much, toiling with hand and foot. 

VERY LARGE. You are a hewer of wood and drawer of water — emi- 
nently adapted for labor. 

Mental Temperament- 

MENTAL TEMPERAMENT. Depends on the brain and nervous system, 
and is accompanied by mental activity, smallness and 
fineness of muscle, light frame, thin skin, fine hair, 
delicate frame, and a large brain as compared with 
the body. 

This temperament, on account of its compactness 
of muscle and the activity invariably accompanying 
its predominance, does not lack strength and vigor- 
as might, perhaps, be supposed. Under the excite- 
ment of pass: on, emotion, or the direction of a power, 
ful will, impulsing through the whole being, it is 
capable of great endurance, and an intense energy. 

LIGHT, NERVOUS TEMPERAMENT. Most favorable for manifestations 
of mind, thought, and intuition. Indicating activity of mind and body, with 
out corresponding strength. As this temperament gives delicacy to the body, 
it also mparts a peculiar sensitiveness and vivacity to the mind , a disposition 
to think, study, and cultivate art, or follow some light, delicate business. 

AVERAGE. Your mind is tolerably active and sensitive to impressions, 
but not much disposed to the study of books. 

FULL. You are disposed to fair activity of the mind. Your thoughts 
are generally bu3y, but seldom so much so as to exhaust you. 
- '2 Full. You like to scheme, and pla:i, and think on the business affairs 
of life, and in this way your mir.d is quite active, keen and sensitive, but you 
are no t greatly given to the study of books, — cr to literary pursuits. 

3. Full. There is too much heat in your head, and perhaps too little in 
your hands and feet. You will be likely to suffer from headache- 

LARGE. Your mind is very active, sensitive and intense. You are always 
thinking, whether waking or sleeping. You should be careful not to over- 
tax the mind. Should sleep much. 

2. Large. Yours is a Jivrly, active, sensitive mind , somewhat fond 6t 
books and study, but more inclined, perhaps, to observation and thought iu 
connection with the affairs of life. 

3. Large. Y'ou are liable to suffer from nervousness ; nervous diseases. 

VERY LARGE. You are always in a fever of thought, thinking, thinking 
ever ; too fond of study and mental excitement. 

LYMPHATIC. Ease Loving Temperament. Producing 
both corporeal and mental languor, dullness and inactivity. 

It supplies the lubricating oil to the system. Less incapa« 
ble of mental effort than slow in exhibiting its results. 





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SANGUINE, or Arterial Temperament, indicating a love of exercise 
or work in tbe open air, instead of being sedentary. 

THE BALANCED or Mixed Temi-e iament, with all the good and evil 
tendencies of our common humanity, is indicated by 
a well-proportioned body and head, with no part par- 
ticularly large or small. Washington, the " father of 
his country," calm, cool, dispassionate, furnishes a 
fine illustration of this temperament. 

Harmony. A perfect balance of brain and tempera- 
ments is most favorable to health and longevity. 

Modification. The temperaments may be modir 
fled, and even radically changed, by diet, exeieise, 
habit, study,- or contact with opposite temperaments. 




RED, iMPnnsivE Temperament. Produces heat, passion, impulse, feel- 
ing, enthusiasm, blood. 

SMALL. Your passions are very cold and dead ; your 
feelings neutral. 

MODERATE. Your passions are not deep or powerful. 
AVERAGE. Yours is not a very passional, voluptuous 
nature. You are not of the tragical kind; still you are not wanting in feel- 
ing, not cold.- 

2, Average. You are not wanting in passional tone, m depth of feeling 
when stirred ; still your heart will hardly break. 

FULL Your passions are of sufficient intensity to enjoy and suffer much, 
to love or hate deeply, but not too much so. 

2. Full. Your feelings are of a plain, earnest reliable cast ; not the vol- 
uptuous or tragical, yet deep and strong. 

LARGE. Your passions are strong, your feelings intense. You love ar- 
dently when you love, and hate when you have strong prejudices. 

2. Large. Yours is an intensely w irm, scarlet, passional, high-wrought 
soul. You will have a rich experience in life. 

3. Large. Yours is a deep, tender nature ; rich and full. 

4. Large. You are almost too luxurious, too voluptuous, too sensuous 
Should cultivate the cold and neutral ; try to be calm and stoical. 

5. Large. You have had a large experience in life, what some would call 
a rich one, and certainly not altogether an innocent one. 

VERY LARGE. Yours is a passional soul, full of love and hate ; very 
strongly tinged witlt the scarlet of life. 

EMOTIONAL Temperament. Iadicated by the intensity warmth and fer- 
vor of the feelings. As objects seen through a colored glass partake of its hues, 
conveying more vivid impressions through the eye to the brain, so all the expe- 
riences of life, whether painf ul or pleasant, are hightened, intensified, rendered 
more effective for the time, by the predom'nance of this temperament 

MODERATE You U rc ra'hsr cold i:i the feelings j not vivid or impulsive, 
rather slow in forming attachments ; may be deep, but not ardent 




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AVERAGE. You are rather placid and calm in the feelings, not easily- 
interested or excited in love or hate, however deep. 

2. Average. You are calm, quiet, philosophical, eelf-poised. 

FULL. You are somewhat impulsive and spontaneous in your feelings, 

2. Full. Your feelings are quite ardent, vivid intense and excitable; 
but you control yourself so as to appear smooth, even, and self-poised. 

3. Full. You see things in a distinct light, and speak in ah emphatio 
manner. Yes is yes, with you, and no is no, as if printed in capitals. 

LARGE. You are warm, lively, impulsive and vivid in your feelings. 

2 Large. You are very volatile. Your feelings sparkle, and bubble, and, 
pass away; you are inclined to be fickle, and fond of variety and change- 

3. Large. You. are very flush, warm and ardent ; very sanguine. Have 
high animal spirits ; are welling over with fulness of animal life. 

4. Large You are an enthusiast, — zealous and ardent ; very devoted. 
VERY LARGE. Yours is a very ardent fancy, seeing things in bright , 

vivid, scarlet colors. Your mind flashes and scintilates. 

The structures which, in excess, determine these temperaments, exist in 
each individual. In one p rson one temperament may predominate— in the 
next another. Experience proves that they can be, by proper training, essen- 
tially modified, particularly in youth. But the terms by which the tempera, 
ments are indicated are often misunderstood. Sanguine has been mistaken for 
buoyancy of spirits, bilious for tendency to bilious diseases, and nervous for a 
derangement of the* nervous system. Individuals should, therefore, guard 
against these prevalent errors, by carefully studying the nature and philosophy 
of the temperaments and their combinations, which they will find both highly 
interesting and instructive. 

Phrenology teaches not only the use, and action of the brain, but its relation 
to the physiology of the entire system, showing that to make a perfect man 
there must be a " sound mind in a healthy body." 

'■ The brain is the complex machinery of the mind. The center and focus of 
all thought and sensation ; the mysterious, organized battery of the soul. Ac- 
tivity, quality and size are the measure of mental power. Texture, Education, 
and Temperaments invariably govern the manifestations of the intellect. 
; These constitute the triune, golden guide to character. 

The soul is ever struggling out of the body, shaping the features and mould- 
ing the physical form to suit its varied necessities ; changing the convolutions 
of the brain, and configuration of the head. Thus the quickening spirit acts 
out and expresses its inner nature upon the external tabernacle, or house we 
live in, which is destined so soon to crumble away, and leave the naked soul to 
take its flight untrammeled by dust and clay. 

We can never judge of the real character without estimating the energy and 
quality of Soul itself, as we have briefly endeavored to describe them in the 
foregoing pages. 

These energies, impulses, and subtle peculiarities of temperament are the 
living fires, the hidden enginery, the steam-generators which propel the intri- 
cate and beautiful machinery of the brain, where spirit and matter mysteriouslv 
unite, blended and interwoven in a mystic web, "fearfully and wonderfully 
made" 



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PHRENO-ORGANS :— NATURAL CLASSIFICATION. 
DIRECTIVES, SOCIALS, AND IPSEALS 

THE PRIMITIVE GRAND DIVISIONS OF THE BRAIN. 

Duality. The brain and faculties of the mind are dual, as well as the func- 
tions of the body. 



Directives- 

The intellrctual, knowing, and directing faculties occupy the forehead— tLe 
part of the brain uncovered with hair. They receive impressions through 
.the external senses, transmit them to, and treasure them in the mind. They 
may be divivided into four gener i, viz : 

PERCEPTIVES, RETENTIVES, REFLECTIVES, INTUITIVES. 



GEVUS FIRST : 

Located around the eyes ; relate U 

LARGE. 



PERCEPTIVES. 

sigh ; receive impressions through the 

■MALL. 



senses, directly from external ob- 
jects, modify and transmit them to 
the conscious center in the medul- 
la oblongata, (sensory) where the 
mind is focalized in the organ of 
Consciousness, and operates in a 
mysterious way, net yet fully under- 
stood. These faculties take cogni- 
zance, through the senses, of all the 
phenomena of nature ; accumulate 
facts and statistics ; are the source 
give talent for practical business ; 
upon new enterprises, and experiment personally in the active reali ies of life 
They bring man into contact with the external world, lead him from the inmr 
to the outer life, adapting him to its uses. 





PERCEPTIVES. 

of the exact sciences 



REFLFOT1 V~$. 

disposition to enter 



Analysis of th* Perceptivcs. 

Individuality. Power of observation ; ability to see many things at once, 
and make accurate distinctions. 

Form. Memory of shape of things. Ability to draw, draft or map ; mem- 
ory of faces and forms- 

Size. Ability to judge of distance, bulk, hight. depth, breadth, magnitude 

Weight. Gives the idea of force, resistance, momentum, balancing, shoot- 
ing, etc. 

Color. Ability to distinguish and remember color, hues, tints, shades; 
leads to painting. 

Order. Love of system, arrangement ; neatness, method, rule ; a place for 
everything. 

Calculation. Numerical computation; ability to reckon figures in the 
head ; also to plan, contrive, bring abuut resu-ts from <_ivtjj causes. 



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GENUS SECOND: RETENTIVES. 
Located immediately above the Perceptives, give fulness to the central 
forehead, above the brow ; are the 
foundation of memory, history and 
knowledge. The memory also retains 
ideas when facts are presented to 
the mind. These constitute the store- 
house of the brain, where all the re- 
sults of experience, effort, discipline, 
suffering, in short, all the varied and 
large, innnmeiable facts of life, are gar- 

nered for future use. Whether the harvest has been scant or abundant may 
be accurately judged bv the indications represented in the above cuts 





SMALL 



Analysis of the Retentives. 

Locality. Memory of places ; desire to travel, see the world ; ability to 
keep the point of compass. 

Eventuality. Memory of disconnected facts, incidental events ; details ; 
minutiae of things. 

Memory. Recollection of phenomena, circumstantial and historical facts, 
general memory. 

Time. Cognizance of lapse of time, succession, measure inverse or music. 
Tune- Tone ; sense of melody and musical harmony ; ability to learn tune, 
desire to sing. 

Modulation. Innate sense of emphasis and pronunciation; ability to 
<nodulate the voice ; distinguish sounds. 

Expressiveness. Verbal memory ; powf r of expressing ideas ; desire and 
ability to talk. Capability of impressing others in conversation. 

Names- Located back of the eye. Memory of proper names ; crowds the 
eye outward, not downward. 



GENUS THIRD. REFLECTIVES. 
Reasoning and reflective faculties, located above Memory, give breadth 
and depth to the upper forehead and 
receive impressions from the other 
organs, through the central mind, or 
sensation. They enable the mind to 
perceive the relation of things, — to 
know the why and wherefore, — to 
analyze, criticise, and discriminate. 
They constitute the scale, guage, and 
lever of the mind : give judgment, de- 
lakge, sire to study into causes and effects; small. 

weigh and measure all things in the balance of reason. Give taste and taleni 
for metaphysical science; investigate laws and principles, contrive, create, 
and originate ideas. Are the God in man, bringing order out of chaos, and 
shaping the world to his creative will. 





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Analysis of the Organs of Reason. 

Casuality. Power of reason ; discovering first principles ; philosophizing 
talent ; tracing effects to their causes. 

Contrivance. Ability to adapt means to ends ; ingenuity in planning, de- 
signing, inventing, etc. 

Comparison. Perception of analogies, resemblances, differences; ability 
to compare, classify, criticise, etc. 

Reflection. Desire to reflect, think deeply, inquire into first principles. 

Connectiveness. Ability to see the connection and bearing one thing has 
upon another. 

Prospectiveness. Desire to look forward ; ability to plan for the future. 
Detectiveness. Ability to criticise, correct, detect, set things to rights. 





SMALL. 



GENUS FOURTH: INTUITIVES. 
These spiritual faculties occupy the throne of the mind, give hight and ele- 
vation to the forehead, act as the illu- 
minators of the soul, reaching higher 
and farther than reason. They deal 
■with the immaterial and the spiritual ; 
give evidence of the immortality of 
man, and the reality of spiritual life ; 
take cognizance of spiritual phenome- 
na, constitute the eyes of the soul, the 
organs of instinct and faith, the evi- 
large. dence of things not seen ; bring man 

in rapport with the heavens, with invisible intelligences, and the Creator. 

Analysis of the Intuitive Faculties. 

Spirituality. Inspiration, instinctive spiritual aspiration ; interior spiri- 
tual perception. The highest faculty in man. 

Faith. Innate desire to understand, and confidence in invisible realities ; 
internal evidence of the essence of truth ; trust in Providence. 

Intuition. Prescience; prophecy; ability to foresee events, unvail the 
future, simplify and explain mysteries. 

Credulity. Belief without evidence ; inclination to receive, and desire to 
examine the new and curious. 

Marvelousness. Love of the wonderful, strange and unaccountable, su- 
pernatural and spiritual. 

Suavity. Pleasantness, blandness, persuasiveness ; ability to make a fa- 
vorable impression, to win regard. 

Harmony. Ability to harmonize, unitize, discover the adaptation of things. 

Naturalness. Intuitive perception of character ; disposition of men and 
animals ; ability to reach and influence them. 



REMARKS ON THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE IPSEALS. 
The rule which should be our guide in a scientific classification of natural 
objects, is, to arrange together those things which bear the nearest affinity and 
analogy to each other. I conceive that the perfection of any science depends 
almost entirely on the success of its founders in the arrangement, classification 



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and nomenclature of it9 elements : for this reason I have always been solicitous 
to discover the natural foundation for a systematic arrangement and correct 
nomenclature of the Phreno-organs. In considering the whole Ipseal class I 
think I have discovered that from Pneumativeness to Hopefulness there is a 
regular succession and order of development which a philosophic mind could 
not easily mistake ; that these organs are connected as a natural chain, consist- 
ing of twelve or more links, each of which, upon a careful analysis, is found to 
b.ar the Ipseal character, and to have an undoubted right to be admitted into 
tae family of Ipseal organs. Again, it is evident that the first three Ipseals 
have one feature in common which is not possessed by any other organs of this 
class, namely that they directly relate to corporeal, Ipseal wants. 

Socials- 

Which originate actions relating to society and all intelligent beings. 
They are sub-divided into four species. 

SPECIES I: PROCREATIVES. 
Foundation of love and physical attraction ; disposition and desire to mul- 
tiply and replenish the earth Gen. 1. 28. Desire to live and create life, to 
move and have a being. Located in the center of the cerebellum or little back 
brain, give depth and breadth to the same ; are the centerstance, fulcrum, and 
essence of society; constitute the physical, or first heaven These lie at the 
foundation of the race, first in the scale of being. 

Analysis of the Procreatives . 
Amativeness. Physical and sexual love. Fondness, attraction and passion 
for the opposite sex. 

Conjugal Love. Union for life. The pairing instinct. Chaste, exclusive 
love. Desire to marry, 

Parextivexess. Parental affection; desire to propagate. 
E jui.motivexess. Center of physical and muscular motion; ability to 
move. Restlessness, muscular activity. 

YiTATivENEss. Love of existence as such. The d-pead of death and annihi- 
lation ; tends to repel disease. 

Saxativeness. Desire to avoid the causes of pain and disease ; dread of 
wounds, sickness, personal injury, etc. 

Ex-Saxativexess. Relates to the healthy discharge of the excretory func- 
tions. Gives delicacy, modesty in regard to excreinentory subjects. 

SPECIES II: ESTABLISHING, ORGANIZING GROUP. 
Located above the- Proc eatives, back of the middle head, above the earg. 
Gives domestic and social attrac- 
tions : establishes homes and iam- 
ilies ; organizes society into com- 
munities, tribes, etc. Focalizes 
and concentrates the mind ; is the 
foundation of all society ; the en- 
crgizer and builder-up of every- 
day life, the fruitful seed which 
germinates in the healthy com- 
mingling of men and luutions, and 
in its more extended aspect result? in commerce, national intercourse, l uslness 
relations, and all the arrangements of what k- misnamed artificial life, wbv-h 




larg: 




Small. 



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knit the world together, proving the kinship of man with man. The term Do- 
mestic, generally applied to this group, is of too limited significance. 

Analysis of the Social Organizers. 
Friendship. Sociability, love of company, society and social intercourse; 
union of friends. 

Filial Love Family friendship ; love of choice and intimate friends ; ex- 
clusive and particular. 

Ixhabitiveness. Patriotism, attachment to country and home ; des'.re to 
dwell in one place. 

Continuity. Application and patience ; inclination to finish up. 

Connectiveness, Ability to retain many things in the mind, at once dis- 
tinct and connected ; connect things. 

Philoprogenitiveness. Love of children ; care of offspring ; makes one's 
own children nearer and dearer than anything else on earth ; desire to be with, 
amuse and instruct them. Love of pets, — young, innocent, helpless creatures. 

SPECIES III: ASPIRING AND GOVERNING GROUP, 
Foundation of government, political institutions; desire to control and 
direct the affairs of church and state, gives a dignified, lofty, aspiring disposi- 
gen. ham."ck. tion; creates the love of liberty, justice, independ- 
ence ; is the center and focus of will power. Lo- 
cated in the crown of the head; gives elevation 
above, and a little back of the ear, as seen in the 
annexed head of Gen. Halleck. This group of facul- 
ties is clearly marked in all military men who at- 
tain eminence or position, their- profession being 
peculiarly adapted for calling it into action. But 
the development of these organs is no less neces- 
sary in all professions, trades, etc., where those 
large. engaged in them desire to attain power or influence. 

T*hese are the kingly qualities ; the indisputable evidences of a right to reign. 
Analysis of the Governing Organs. 
Apprcbativeness. Sense of character, popularity, fame, dress, display. 
Ambition. Pride, rivalry; desire to excel, to gain position and influence-, 
love of competition. 

Selk-Esteem. Self-respect, dignity, self-reliance ; desire to control. 
Conceit. Self-satisfaction, egotism, self-praise — the hero of his own story; 
measuring others by his own standard. 

Firmness. Stability, decision, perseverance, power of will, fixedness of 
character and purpose 

Conscientiousness. Innate sense of right ; equity, justice, duty, principle 
love of truth and hone.=ty. 

DEVOTIONAL, CONFORMING, SUBMISSIVE GROUP. 
Desire to conform to existing institutions and custom* of society; to wor- 
ship and adore the Supreme Being ; submit to the Divine will. Croat' s as- 
piration, hope and charity, the highest and holiest virtues, the best and truest 
gifts; developes a meek and quiet spirit, which is, i 1 tie night of God "of 
great price." These are the foun a'n of love and unity ; the harmonizers, the 
hi MiTTiizer?, tho peacemakers. v»ho>e is the k'nedom < f heaven. 




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These adapt man to the condition of things, adorn, and elevate his nature; 
render him a moral, accountable, and religious being ; beget aspirations after 
goodness, virtue, justice, purity, correct principles, a higher and holier state, 
both in this life and that -which is 
to come. When this class cf organs 
is large, the top-head is high, long 
and broad ; -when small, the head is 
short, narro-w, and low at the top, 
as seen in the head of the Malefac- 
tor, in contrast with that of Gali- 
leo, in which the moral sentiments 
are largely developed, giving the 
forehead a clear, spiritual aspect. 
Analysis of the Devotional Group. 
Worship, adoration, devotion, innate sense of a superintend- 





SMALL 



Respect for persons, age, opinions, superiors ; ancient things, 

desire to do good 



Veneration. 
ing providence. 

Deference. 
precedents, etc. 

Benevolence. Charity, generosity, kindness, sympathy 
and make others happy. 

Retrospection. Delight in reviewing the past, its hopes and associations ; 
tends to reflection, 

Sharpness. Exercise thins the skull, and renders the organs sharp and ten- 
der, gives intensity. 

SENSORIUM. 

A central organ of consciousness, located in the medulla oblongata, at the 
point where the fibers of the brain converge, and where all the nerves of voli- 
tion and sensation communicate and connect with the brain and each other. 
Consciousness. Sense of life : center of the nervous system. 

-Each organ of the brain when excited either impels to action or directs ac- 
tion, and at the same time excites the mind, evolving ideas and emotions pecu- 
liar to the organ excited. 

| IMPULSIVES. 

' The blind, impulsive faculties of our nature occupy the side, back, and top 
of the head, the part covered with hair. 

We divide the impulsive organs into Ipseals and Socials, and sub-divide 
them into Ranges and Groups. 

The Ipseal organs impel to those 
acts, and produce those feelings 
which relate exclusively to the ad- 
vantage of self. These faculties 
are denominated Ipseals, from the 
Latin word "ipse," self; they oc- 
cupy the side-brain, give thickness 
to the head, are the propelling pow- 
ers of the mind, adding physical 
large. force, strength and energy to its small. 

mental, moral and spiritual elements, linking man's highest to his lowest nature, 
an-1 cnab!icc the subt le cssca: c cf the Soul t) manifest iteelf through matter, 





WICKES' PHREXO-CHART 





WASHINGTON. 



SPURZHEIM. 



RANGE FIRST : IPSEAL, CORPOREAL. 
These relate to the bod -, and embrace the lowest faculties of the brain ; 
give breadth .and thickness to the face ; create the desire to cat, live and 
breathe ; direct attention t j the wants and necessities of the physical organism. 

Analysis of the Corporeals. 
Alimentiveness. Appetite, relish, desire for nourishing food. 
R :spiration. Desire to breathe ; love of fresh air ; dread of suffocation. 
Tj-avou. Taste ; ability to judge of the quality of food. 
Thirst. Desire to drink; love of water and other liquids. 

RANGE SECOND: EXECUTIVES 
Located around the ear ; give force, energy and executive power to the 
charac ter ; ability to remove obstacles, and overcome opposition ; to defend 
and protect. Readily called into ac- 
tion by sound on the brain. Relate 
to the sense of hearing. Throw the 
ear somewhat out from the head. 
It is through the excitement of these 
faculties that soldiers arc led on by 
martial music to face with courage 
danger and dea h. Large in the heads 
of "Washington and Spurzheim, as 
seen in these cuts. 

Analysis of the Executives. 

De structivexess. Severity, extermination, desire and ability to destroy, 
conquer, kill, annihilate and remove opposing obstacles. 

Executive ness. Energy, zeal, thoroughness, propelling power; ability tc 
execute, accomplish, and attain the object desired. 

Combativen :ss. Defense, resolution, force, courage, defiance, boldness, 
resentment of opposition. 

Defectiveness Ability to discern defects ; see faults and pick flaws. Per- 
verted, — scolding and backbiting, leads to lying, 

RANGE THIRD: PRUDENTIALS. 

Disposition to accumulate and provide for the wants and necessities of the 
body and mind. To avoid danger, to guard, conceal, shield and protect the 
sys'.em against want and danger. 

Analysis of the Prudmtiah. 
Acquisitiveness. Frugality, saving, industry, thrift, selfishness. 
Economv. Ability to retain, and make small means answer great and nu- 
merous ends. 

S cretiven—ss. Self-control, policy, tact, or artifice. Ability to secrete, 
evade, excuse. Cunning. 

Cautiousness. Carefulness restraint, anxiety ; fear, prudence, discretion, 
provision. 

RANGE FOURTH : PERFECTIYES. 
C.'vc width to the upper side head ; are the foundation of mechanism, taste 
and skill, ability to understand the laws of mind and matter, and control the 
elements. Create a love for poetry, painting, beauty and finish ; give a desire 
to expand, experiment and speculate. Act as wings to the soul. 



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An aTysis m of th e Perfectives. 

Constructivexess. Mechanical dexterity and ingenuity; manual skill ; 
inventive and constructive ability. 

Ideality. Taste, fancy, love of perfection, poetry and the fine arts ; love of 
the beautiful. 

Refinement. Delicacy, purity, and chastity of feeling and sentiment. 

Sublimity. Love of the grand, vast, endless and infinite ; produces sub- 
lime emotions and enthusiasm 

Mirthful xess. Gaiety, hilarity, playfulness ; fondness for sport, fun, glee. 

Wit. Innate sense of the absurd and ludicrous ; original wit ; ability to 
joke and ridicule. 

There are many traits of character which arise from a combination of fa- 
culties and temperaments. 

These questions are framed to meet such cases, and to convey the informa- 
tion generallv required. 

It is move difficult to mark these questions correctly, than to mark the size 
of the Phreno-organs. They are more important and useful to the persons ex- 
amined. 

QUERIES. 

To what extent am I inclined to intemperance ? To conceal my intentions ? 
To deceive, should success or safety require it? 

To be courageous when exposed to danger? To anticipate danger and 
prepare for it? 

How far does the state of my health seem to be favorable to energy and 
talent ? 

Am I inclined to invention and mechanical operations ? Shall I be suc- 
cessful in original invention? Can I improve upon the inventions of others? 
T j what degree am I inclined to be venturesome in business matters ? To la- 
bor for the accumulation of property ? 

Have I attended to self-improvement ? Am I sufficiently prudent and eco- 
nomical? What is my talent for natural mechanical science ? 

Am I adapted to literature and the fine arts? Am I capable of being a 
musician .' Have I the ability to execute instrumental music I What is my 
natural ability to conceal and express emotions ? 

What are my talents for public speaking ? Metaphysics, theory, and ab- 
stract science ? For theological, moral, and spiritual science 1 For the ' 
mathematical, natural, and exact sciences ? 

How far am I naturally disposed to conform to the institutions, customs and 
ceremonies of society 1 

Could I by cultivation become fluent in speech? 

To what extent am I inclined to be cheerful and buoyant under adverse cir- 
cumstances ? 

Would I be true to the conjugal relation ? Am I inclined to be jealous 
without just cause 1 To concentrate and limit my operations to a particular 
home and subject, instead of changing and rambling I 

Am I able to control and direct others ? To be controlled by others I 

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Am I sufficiently ambitious of distinction and applause ? Am I more sel' 
fish than generous ? Have I sufficient sympathy and charity for others ? 
Do my feelings and emotions get the better of my judgment? Can I control 
my temper and govern my passions ? 

Is a mixed, or a fruit and vegetable diet best for me ? 

Can I rely upon my own judgment in matters of business, or should I coun- 
sel and advise with my friends? Have I sufficient regard for reputation, 
dress, and appearance, justice and self-respect ? Am I liable to be influenced 
to do wrong by the example and persuasion of associates ? Have I sufficient 
moral courage to associate with and reform the vicious ? Am I more conser- 
vative than radical? Are my conceptions of men and things correct and reli- 
able? Would I succeed in business for myself ? Am I liable to anticipate 
more than I can realize ? Am I sufficiently inclined to cultivate my talents ? 

Can I rely upon my judgment in the choice of a conjugal companion, or a 
partner in business ? Should I follow my own judgment and first impressions 
in regard to matters of love and business ? 

Am I sufficiently discriminating in regard to my asssociates ? 

What is my ability for acquiring knowledge by observation, traveling and 
experience ? From books, study and reflection ? Would I make a good 
teacher ? Am I better adapted to mental than muscular effort ? 

Would I succeed in trade or speculation with or without a partner ? 

WHAT BUSINESS AM I BEST ADAPTED TO ? 
You would succeed best in the profession, trade, business, study or pursuit 
marked in the following list. 

TRADES AND PROFESSIONS. 

Artistic Actor. Daguerrean. Designer. Draughtsman. Engraver. 
Florist. Gardening, Ornamental. Historical Painter. Landscape Painter. 
Portrait Painter. Modeler. Musician. Sculptor. 

Mechanical. Baker. Bookbinder. Blacksmith. Bricklayer. Butcher. 
Cabinet Maker. Carpenter. Carriage Maker. Carriage Ironer. Carriage 
Trimmer. Compositor. Cooper. Dentist. Dressmaker. Engineer. Finish- 
er of work. Founder. General Mechanic. Harness Maker. Inventor. Jew- 
eler. Machinist. Manufacturer. Miller. Milliner. Molder. Penman. Pic- 
ture-frame Maker. Print r, Shoemaker. Silversmith. Stone Cutter. Sur- 
geon. Tanner. Upholsterer. Watchmaker. 

Trade. Accountant. Agent. Auctioneer. Bookseller. Cattle Dealer- 
Commission Business. Clerk— Dry Goods — Fancy Goods. Grocer. Lumber 
Dealer. Hardware. Importer. Jobber. Publisher. Salesman. Stock 
Jobber. 

Business. Agent, General Business, Insurance, Express, Freight. — 
Banker. Broker. Canvasser. Cashier, Collector, Conductor, Contrac- 
tor, Conveyancer, Financier. Librarian. Post Master. President of Bank, 
Railroad, Insurance Co., or Deliberative Body. Real Estate Dealer. Su- 
perintendent. 

Literary. Author. Attorney. Dramatic Writer. Editor, Literary' 



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Political. Elocutionist. Governess. Historian. Lecturer. Novelist, Ora- 
tor, Poet. Preacher, Reporter. Teacher. 

Scientific. Chemist. Diplomatist. Editor. Engineer. Geographer. 
Jurist. Lecturer. Naturalist. Navigator. Phrenologist, Physician, Sur- 
geon, Surveyor, 

Miscellaneous, Farmer, Fisherman, Horseman, Hotel Keeper, Li- 
very Keeper. Policeman, Politician. Seaman, Soldier. Statesman, Stock 
Raiser. Watchman, 

DEVELOPMENTS FOR PARTICULAR PURSUITS 

Lawyers require the mental-vital temperament, to give them intensity of 
feeling and clearness of intellect ; large Eventuality, to recall law cases and 
decisions; large Comparison, to compare different parts of the law and 
evidence — to criticise, cross-question, illustrate, and adduce similar cases ; and 
large Language, to give freedom of speech. Phrenology will tell you how to 
acquire and use these faculties. Try it. 

Statesmen require large and well-balanced intellects, to enable them to 
understand and see through great public measures t.iid choose the best course, 
together with high moral heads, to make them disinterested, and seek the 
people's good, not selfish ends. 

Physicians require large Perceptive Faculties, so that they may study 
and apply a knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology with skill and success ; 
full Destructiveness, lest they shrink from inflicting the pain requisite to cure, 
large Constructiveness, to give them skill in surgery ; large Combativeness to 
render them resolute and prompt ; large Cautiousness, to render them judi- 
cious and safe ; and a large head, to give them general power of mind. Phre- 
nology will predict with certainty whether or not a boy will succeed in this 
profession. The same is true of dentistry. 

A Clergyman requires the mental temperament, to give him a decided pre- 
dominance of mind over his animal propensities ; a large frontal and coronal 
region, the former to give him intellectual capacity, and the latter to impart 
high moral worth, aims, and feelings, elevation of character, and blamelessness 
of conduct ; large Veneration, Hope, and Spirituality, to imbue him with the 
spirit of faith and devotion ; large Benevolence and Adhesiveness, so that he 
may make all who know him love him, and thus win them over to the paths of 
truth and righteousness. Clergymen will do well to consult Phrenology ; it 
will enable them to account for many seeming mysteries, and give them power 
and influence to do great good. It is in harmony with the highest Christianity. 

Editors also require a mental temperament, with large Individuality and 
Eventuality, to collect and disseminate incidents, facts, news, and give a prac- 
tical cast of mind ; large Comparison, to enable them to illustrate, criticise, 
show up errors, and the like ; full or large Combativeness, to render them spi- 
rited ; large Language, to render them copious, free, spicy, and racy ; aad large 
Ideality, to give taste and elevated sentiments. An Editor who understands 
and applies Phrenology possesses a power which he may use with great effect 



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Merchants require Acquisitiveness to impart a desire and tact for bu&K 
ness ; large Hope to promote enterprise ; full Cautiousness to render them safe ; 
large Perceptives, to give quick and correct judgment of the qualities of goods ; 
good Calculation, to impart rapidity and correctness in casting accounts; large 
Approbativeness, to render them courteous and affable ; and full Adhesiveness, 
to enable them to make friends of customers, and thus retain them. Why is 
one young man a better salesman than another ? and why is one better worth 
a salary twice the amount than another I Phrenology answers this by pointing 
out the constitutional differences, and showing who is and who is not adapted 
to mercantile life. You had better consult it. 

Mechanics require strong constitutions, to give them muscular power and 
love of labor ; large Constructiveness and Imitation, to enable them to use 
tools with dexterity, work after a pattern, and easily learn to do what they may 
see others do ; and large perceptive faculties, to give the required judgment of 
matter, and the fitness of things. 



The most important conditions and qualifications of a wedded companion 
with whom you would be best mated you will find marked out below. 



should be of the character, temperament and general appearance indicated. 

Size. Large. Medium sized. Small. Tall. Of medium hight. Short. 
Of full form. Slender. Dark complexioned. Fair complexioned. Light 
complexioned. Round. Plump featured. Sharp featured. 

Eyes. Black eyes. Dark eyes. Dark hazel eyes. Light hazel eyes. 
Blue eyes Gray eyes. Large eyes. Small eyes. Full eyes. 

Hair. Black hair. Dark hair. Dark auburn. Light auburn. Light 
flaxen. Soft, Silken. Harsh. Coarse. Fine. Curling. 

Temperament. Vital. Motive. Mental. Passional. Emotional. Or- 
ganic quality. Spiritual. Mixed. v 

Activity. Health. Size of brain. Social nature. Fidelity of attachment. 
Energy of character. Temper. Business ability. Prudence. Bravery. 
Jealousy. Suspicion. Candor. Cunning. Love of praise. Vanity. Pride 
Disposition to govern. Submissiveness to control. Will, Honesty. Cheer- 
fulness. Faith. Credulity, Religious nature. Kindness. Mechanical ability. 
Taste. Mirthfulness. Intellect. Observing powers. Judgment. Shrewd- 
ness. Genius. Charity. Faith. Hope. 

ETHNOLOGY. Closely allied to the study of Phrenology is that of Eth- 
nology, treating of the races and families and nationali ties men. 

In features you resemble, — Your mother, or her people, — Your father, or 
his people. 

In constitution and temperament — Your mother, or her people — Your fa- 
ther, or his people. 

In mind and inclination— v our mother, or her people — -Your father, or his 
people. 

You are from a mixed race. 

PHYSIOGNOMY A TRUE SCIENCE. 
That Nature has instituted a Science of Physiognomy, a^ a f.icial expres- 
sion of mind and character, is proclaimed by the very instinct* of men and ani- 



WHOM SHOULD 1 MARRY? 



You should marry when about 



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mals. The very dog can read the thoughts and intentions of his master ; can 
tyl whether he is pleased or displeased ; knows who will make a good, and who 
a truel master— all by the expressions of the countenance. Nature compels all 
ber\roductions to proclaim their interior virtues and vices. 

T\e countenance is so plain an index of character that he who runs may 
read. \)ne look expresses anger, another affection, another kindness, etc. We 
expressNtfl our mental operations, even to the innermost recesses of our souls, 
through our countenances, with more minuteness and completeness than by 
words, especially when the expressions are intense and peculiar. 

Spirits converse mainly by this method of expression ; they look and act 
their emotions, instead of talking them. The countenance expresses a great- 
er amount of thought and feeling, together with the nicer shades and phases, 
than words can possibly cominunidate. by means of magnetic centers, called 
poles. Every physical and mental organ has its pole in a certain part of the 
face. Tbe action of these organs influences the poles, and contracts the fac'al 
mtucles, which utter the silent language of the soul. There exists an inti- 
mate relationship between the stomach and one part, of the face, the lungs 
and another. Consumptive patients always have a hectic flush on the cheek, 
just externally from the lower portion of the nose. Inactive lungs cause pale- 
ness, healthy ones the rosy cheek. Dyspeptic patients are always lank and 
thin opposite the double teeth, while those whose digestion is good have full 
cheeks Every organ of the body must have a pole in the face, through 
which it can express its wants and necessities. The magnetic pole of the 
heart is in the chin — when vigorous produces prominent chins, and vice versa. 
The beard is intended as a shield and protection to these very poles, and 
cannot be amputated with impunity ; it also protects the face and chest, es- 
pecially of elderly men. All the Phreno-organshave their poles, or magnetic 
qualifying points, in the features. The pole of Acquisitiveness is located on 
each side of the middle portion of the nose, at its junction with the cheek, 
causing breadth of nose in proportion to the gra c ping instincts, as in the Jews, 
-•while a narrow nose indicates a want of speculative tendency. Firmness 
is indicated by the length, prominence and compression of the upper lip, 
hence the expression, "keep a stiff upper lip- ' ' Self esteem has its pole 
externally from that of firmness, and between the outer portion of the 
nose and mouth, causing a fulness of the upper lip. The affections have 
their poles in the edges of the lips, hence the philosophy of kissing. The pole 
of mirthfulness is located outward and upward from the outer corners of the 
month, hence the drawing up of these corners in laughter, Approbativeness 
has its pole directly outward from these corners ; it draws the mouth back- 
ward or outward. Like locations are assigned to all the organs. Physiog- 
nomy is a true science ; it is an unquestionable truth that fixed and absolute 
relations exist between the Phreno-organs and certain portions of the face. 
By these and other means the inherent character of every living being and 
thins gushes out through every organ of the body, every avenue of the soul. 
There can be no deception ; naturs always speaks the truth. To understand 
and be able to apply Phreno-physiognomy is a gift worth more than Astor's 
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DEFINITION OF THE ORGANS — THEIR USF, 
EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY, 

WITH QUOTATIONS FROM THE BIBLE, RECOGNISING EVERY FACULTY AND 
PASSION, SANCTIONING THEIR USE, AND WARNING AGAINST 
THEIR ABUSE. 

1. Amativeness. Attachment of the sexes to each other, adapted to the 
continuance of the race. Perversion— Licentiousness. Deficiensy— The want 
of affection toward the opposite sex. 

Scriptural Recognition. God created man in his own image, in the 
image of God created he him ; male and female created he chem. And God 
blessed them, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the 
earth, and subdue it. Gen. 1.27, 28. Thou shalt not commie adultery. Ex, 20. 
14 ; see Prov. 6. 24-33. Prov. 7. 1-37. 

A. Union for life. — Desire to pair, and to remain constantly with the 
loved one. Perversion — Mormonism. Deficiency — Want of congenial affec- 
tion and warmth of attachment. 

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto 
his wife ; and they shall be one. Gen, 2. 24. Let every man have his own 
wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 1 Cor. 7. 2 ; Matt. 19, 3-9. 

2. Philoprogknitivensss. — Parental love ; fondness for children and pets. 
Excess— Idolizing and spoiling children by caresses aud excessive iudulgence. 
Deficiency — Neglect of the young. 

Can a woman forget her sucking child? Isa. 49. 15. See Mai. 4. 6. Gen. 
14. 28. Luke 15. 20. Rachel weeping for her children. Jer. 31. 15. See Job 
39. 14, 15, 1G. Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the king- 
dom of heaven. Matt, 19, 14. See Deut. 11. 31 ; Deut, 31. 13. Luke 13. 34 ; 
Matt. 18. 2. 

3. Adhesiveness. — Love of friends ; disposition to associate. Perversion — 
Excessive fondness for company, Deficiency — Neglect of friends and society. 

The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved 
him as his own soul. 1 Sam. 18, 1. This is my commandment, That ye love 
one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a 
man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends. Henceforth I call 
you not servants, but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard 
of my Father, I have made known unto you. John 14. 12-15. A man that 
hath friends must show himself friendly. Proverbs 18. 24. Two are better 
than one, for if they fall the one will lift up his fellow ; if one prevail against 
him, two shall withstand him ; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. 
Ecclesiastes 4. 9-12. Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to 
dwell together in unity! Ps. 133. 1. See Gan. 45. 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15. 

4. Inhabitiv;-:ness.— Love of home ; desire to live permanently in one 
place. Excess — Prejudice against other countries. Deficiency — A roving 
disposition. 

In my Father's house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you. 
Joha 14, 2, See Ps. 132. 14 Ps. 137. 1, 4. 5. 1 Kings 21, 3, Lev. 25. 29, 33. 



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5. Conttvcity. — Ability to chain the thoughts to one particular subject until 
completed. Excess — Prolixity. Deficiency — Excessive fondness for variety. 

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 1 Cor. 7. 
20. A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Jas. 1. 8, 

SELFISH PROPENSITIES. 

E. Yitat:vexess, — Love of life ; youthful vigor, even in advanced age. 
Excess — Extreme tenacity of life ; fear of death. Deficiency — Recklessness, 
aud unnecessary exposure of life and health. 

All that a man hath will he give for his life. Job 2, 4. Ps. 34, 12. For this 
corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal eiust put on immor- 
tality ; then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swal- 
lowed up in victory, I Cor. 15. 53. 54. It is better for me to die than to live. 
Jonah 4. S. 

6. Combative xess, — Self-defense; resistance; the energetic, go-ahead dis- 
position. Excess — A cpiick, fiery, contentious disposition. Deficiency — Cow, 
ardice ; want of proper self-respect. 

Wl atsoc-ver thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Eeelesias. 9, 10. 
Be not afraid of them ; remember the Lord, who is great and terrible, aud 
fight for yozr brethren, your sons .and your daughters, your wives and your 
houses. N.h. 4 14. Fight the good fight of faith. 1 T.m. 6. 12. Ye en- 
dured a great fight of afflictions. Heb. 10. 32. Waxed valiant in fight, 
turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Heb. 11. 34. Quit yourselves like men, 
and fight. I Sam. 4. 9. As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so 
is a contentious man to kindle strife- Pro v. 26. 21. Now, therefore, there is 
utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. 1 Cor. 
6. 7. See Psalms 37. 8*. 

7. Destructtvexess. — Executiveness ; propelling power ; the extermina- 
ting feeling. Perversion — the malicious, retaliating, revengeful and murder- 
ous disposition, Deficiency — Tameness ; inefficiency. 

Arise, Peter j slay and eat. Acts 11. 7. Be ye angry, and sin not; h>t not 
the sun go down on your wrath. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, 
and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. Eph. 
4.26,31. Fathers, provoke not your children to wiath. Eph. 6. 4. But 
they cried out the more, saying. Let him be crucified. Matt. 27,23. Thou 
shait not kill. Ex. 20. 13. 

8. Alimextivexess — Appetite; enjoyment of food and drink. Perversion, 
—Gluttony; intemperance. Deficiency— Daintiness , abstemiousness. 

Of every tree of the garden thou inayest freely eat. Gen- 2. 16. For one 
believeth that he may eat all things, another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 
Rom. 14. 2, 3. Be not among wine-bibbers, among riotous eaters of flesh ; for 
the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty. Look not on the wine 
when it is red. At the last it biteth like a ferpent, and stingeth like an adder. 
Prov. 23. 20, 21, 31, 32. Give me food convenient for me. Prov. 30. 8 
23. 1,3. 

9. Acquisitivexess.— The disposition to save and accumulate property. Per- 
version—Avarice ; theft ; extreme selfishness. Deficiencv— Prodigalitv ; ina- 
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If any providt £cj for his own. a:i<l especially for those of his own house- 
hold, he hath denied the tiith, and h worse thin an infi.de'. 1 Tim. 5. 8. Pro- 
vide things honest fa the sight of all men. Rom. 19. 17. He becometb poor 
that dealeth with a slack hand, b it the hand of th<5 diligent maketli rich, 
Prov. 10. 4. Give ma neither poverty nor riches, last I be full, and deny 
thee and say. Who is the Lord ? or lest I be poor and steal. Pror. 30, 8, 9. 
There is that wiihholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. Prov. 
11. 24. He that tillech his lan 1 shall have plenty of bread ; but he that fol- 
loweth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Prov. 28. 19. Mortify 
covetousuess, whic'i i 5 idolatry. Co'.. 3, 5. Thou shalt not steal. Ex. 20. 15. 

10. Secretivexess. — Policy; management. Excess — Cunning; disguise; 
hypocri-y ; intrigue. Deficiency — Want of tact ; openness ; bluntuess of ex- 
pression. 

A prudeht man concealeth knowledge. Prov. 12. 23. Ke?p t! y tongue 
from evil, and thy lips from speaking g ile- Paalms 34. 13. A fool uttereth 
all his mind, but a wise man keepeih it in till afterward. Se^st th m a man 
that i< hasty in his words ? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Prov. 29. 
11. 20. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; but he that openeth 
wide his lips shall have destruction. Proverbs 13. 3. Wherefore, putting 
away lying, speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Eph- 4. 25. De- 
ceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil- Prov. 12. 20. Tuou shalt nut 
bear false witness against thy neighbor. Ex. 20, 16. Behold Iser.d you forth 
as sheep in the midst of wolves ; be ye therefore wise as serpent?, and harm- 
less as di ves. Matt. 10, 16. A whisperer separateth chief friends. Proverbs 
16. 28. Judges 16. 5. Gen. 27. 35. Gen. 16.19. 

11. Cautiousxess — Prudence; watchfulness; reasonable solicitude. Ex- 
cess. Fear, timidity, procrastination. Deficiency — Blundering recklessness. 

A prudeht man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself. Proverbs 22,3. 
Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Psalms 2. 11. Which 
of you i -.tending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the 
cost. Lnke 14. 28. Watch ye, and pray, lestye enter into temptation. Ma k 
14. 38. What I say unto you. I say unto ail, Watch. Mark 13. 37. If th u 
do that which is evil, be afraid. Romans 13. 4, Terrors shall make him 
afraid on every side. Job 13 11. . Fear ca ne upon me, and trembling, which 
made all my bones to shake. Job 4. 14. See Job 41. 25. Rev. 3. 2, 3. 

ASPIRING AXD GOVERNING ORGANS. 

12. Appkodativexess. — Affability: ambition to be promoted. 'Perversion 
— Vanity, self-praise, and extreme sensitiveness. Deficiency — Indifference to 
praise or blame ; and disregard to personal appearance. 

A good name is better than precious ointment. Ecclesiastes 7. 1, Do 
good, and thou shalt have prai-e. Romans 13. 3. Men will praise thee 
when thou doest well. Psalms 49. 18. Praise is comely for the upright. 
Psalms 33. 1. I will get them praise and fame in every land. Zeph. 3. 19. 
They loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. John 12. 43. Let 
another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth. Proverbs 27. 2. Let us 
not be desirous of rain glory, provoking one another, envying one another 
Gal. 5. 26. See Malt. 26. 69, 70, 71, 72. Matt. 6. 6. 

13. Self-Esteem. — Dignity, manliness, love of liberty. Excess — E: treme 



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pride ; an arrogant, aristocratic, domineering; spirit. Deficiency — lacK of self- 
respect and appreciation. 

And God said, Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness, and 
let them have dominion over every living tiling that moveth upon the earth. 
Genesis 1, 20, 28. What ye know, the same do I know aho ; I am not infe- 
rior to you. Job 13. 2. God, I thank thee that I am not as other men. Luke 
28, 11. Be thou strong, and show thyself a man. 1 Kings 2. 2. For I say to 
every man that is among you, not to th'nk more highly of himself than he 
ought to think. Rom. 12. 3. And the publican standing afar off, would not 
lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God 
be merciful to m) a sinner. Luke 28. 13. 

14. Firmness.— Decision ; fortitude ; stability ; steadfastness ; determina- 
tion ; perseverance ; unwillingness to yield. Perversion— Obstinacy. Defi- 
ciency — No dependence can be placed on one without firmness — there is no 
stability of character. 

Take unto you the whole armor of God. that ye may be able to withstand 
in the evil day, and having done all to stand. Eph. G. 13. Be ye steadfast, 
unmovable ; always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1 Cor. 15. 58, Be 
strong and quit yourselves like men. 1 Sam. 4. 9- And the Lord said unto 
Moses, this is a stiff-necked people. Ex. 32. 9, See Psalms 42. 7. Ps. 119. 31 
Ps. 119. 10G. Job 13. 15. Job 2. 3. 

MORAL SENTIMENTS- 

15. Conscientiousness. — Love of justice ; integrity ; sense of duty and ob* 
ligation. Excess — Scrupulousness, remorse, self-condemnation. Deficiency 
— Despondency, melancholy. 

Till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me. Job 27. 5 , 6. Let me be 
weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity. Job 31. 6. Let 
us walk honestly. Rom. 13. 13, Render therefore to all their dues ; tribute to 
whom tribute is due ; honor to whom honor. Romans 13. 7 If thy brother 
trespass against thee rebuke him ; if he repent forgive him. Luke 17. 3, When 
the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the 
law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves ; which show the 
work of the law in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, Rom. 
2. 14, 15. Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to 
them. Matt. 7. 12. Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience 
void of offence toward God, and toward men. Acts 21. 1G. Having their con- 
science seared with a hot iron. 1 Tim. 4, 2. Do justly. Micah. 6, 8. Ye shall 
not respect persons in judgment, but ye shall hear the small as well as the 
great. Deut. 1. 17. 

1G. Hope. Expectation ; trust ; anticipation of future success and happi- 
ness. Excess — Visionary expec tations ; extravagant promises ; anticipation 
of impossibilities. Deficiency — Despondency ; gloom ; melancholy. 

Trust ye in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. 
Isaiah 26. 4. For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is not hope ; for 
what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for ? Romans 8. 24. Now abideth 
faith, hope, charity. 1 Cor. 13. 13. As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as 
poor, yet making many rich ; as having nothing, yet possessing a'.l things. 2 
Cor, G. 10. I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness Psalms 17. 15. 



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The Lord is my shepherd ; I shall not want. Psalms 23. 1, G, Be glad in the 
Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous ; and shout f r joy, all yc that are upright in 
heart Psalms 32. 11. He that ploweth should plow in hope. 1 Cor- 9. 10. 
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick. Proverbs 13. 12. The hypocrite's hope 
shall perish. Job, 8. 13. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Job 13, 
15. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed, trusting in the 
Lord. Psalms 112. 7. See Romans 15. 13. 

17. Spir-.tuality. — Faith, intuition, perception of the spiritual. Excess — 
Credulity, wonder. Deficiency — Extreme incredulity, skepticism. 

The things which are seen are temporal ; but the things which arc not seen 
are eternal. 2 Cor. 4. 18. We walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor. 5. 7. Ye 
believe in God ; believe also in me. I go to prepare a place for you ; I will 
come again and receive you to myself ; the Father shall give you another Com- 
forter, even the Spirit of truth ; ye know him, for he dwelleth with you, and 
shall be in you. John 14. 1, 3, 16, 17. Gal. 5. 5. If we live in the Spirit, let 
us also walk in the Spirit. Gal. 5. 25. Go thy way, thy faith hath made thee 
whole. Luke 17. 19 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight ; thy faith 
hath saved thee. Luke 18. 42. He shall give his angels charge over thee, to 
keep thee in all thy ways. Psa. 91, 11. If a man die, will he live again ? All 
the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come. Job 14, 14. A 
spirit passed before my face ; the hair of my flesh stood up ; it stood still, but 
I could not discern the form thereof. Job 4. 15, 16. O thou of little faith, 
wherefore didst thou doubt ? Matt. 14. 31. 

18. Veneration. — Godliness, reverence, worship, adoration, respect for an- 
tiquity. Perversion — Idolatry, superstition, worship of idols. Deficiency — 
Disregard for things sacred, aged and eminent persons, or for the venerable. 

Thou shalt have no other Gods before me. Ex. 20. 3.. Thou shalt not take 
the name of thy God in vain. Ex. 20, 7. Give to the Lord the glory due to his 
name ; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, 1 Chron. 16. 29. O Lord, 
my God, in thee do I put my trust. Psalms 7, 1. Humble yourselves in the . 
sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James 4. 10. Our Father who art 
in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy will be done, for thine is the kingdom. 
Matt. 6. 9-13. Swear not at all. Matt. 5. 34. The fool hath said in his heart, 
There is no God. Psalms 14. 1. Walk humbly with thy God. Micah 6. 8. 
Honor thy father and thy mother. Exodus 20. 12. Acts 17. 22.23. 

19. Bsnev.)lence. — Brotherly kindness, desire to do good ; sympathy, dis- 
interestedness. Excess — Giving alms to the undeserving ; too easily over- 
come by scenes of suffering. Deficiency — Extreme selfishness ; indifference to 
suffering. 

Blessed are fie merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matt. 5. 9. I was 
hungry and ye gave me meat, etc. Malt. 25. 35. Be ye kind one to ano;her, 
tender hearted, forgiving one another- Eph. 4. 32. There is that seattereth, 
and yet increaseth. The liberal soul shall be made fat, and be that wafer et'i 
shaU be watered bimse'f. Prov- 11. 24,25. Above all things have fervent 
charity among yourselves ; for charity covereth a multib de of sine. Use 
hospitality one to another without grudging. 1 Peter, 4. 8, 9. I will very 
gladly fp-nd aud be spent for you ; though the more I love you, the less I be 
loved. 2 Cor. 12. 15. Now abid-th faith, hope, charity, these three, but the 
greatest -of these is charity. 1 Cor. 13. 13. What doth the Lord require of 



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thee, but to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with thy Go J ? Micah 6. 
8. Love thy neighbor as thyself. Matt. 19. 19. See Rom. 15. t Job 29. 11. 13. 

PERFECTIVE FACULTIES. 

20. Constructivexess. — Mechanical judgment and ingenuity, ability to 
invent, contrive, construct, and use tools. Excess — Attempting impossibili- 
ties, perpetual motions, etc. Deficiency — Inability to use tools or understand 
machinery ; awkwardness and obtuseness in everything recpairing mechanical 
skill and dexterity. 

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, I have called Bezaleel, and have 
filled him with understanding and knowledge in all manner of workmanship ; 
to devise cunning works, to work in gold, in silver, and in brass, and in cut- 
ting stones to set them, and in carving timber, to work in all manner of work- 
manship. Exodus 31. 1-5. I have sent a cunning man, skillful to work in 
gold, in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber ; in purple, in blue, in 
fine linen, and. in crimson ; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find 
every device which may be put to him. 2 Chron. 2. 13. 14. 

1 21. Ideality, — Perception and admiration of the beautiful and perfect ; love 
of poetry ; refinement ; good taste ; imagination. Excess — Fastidiousness ; 
romantic imagination. Deficiency — Want of taste and refinement, with strong 
passions and a coarse temperament ; roughness and vulgarity. 

Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Ps. 1, 2. See 
Ezekiel 27. 3. 4. Ezekiel 16. 10. 14. 

B. Sublimity. — Fondness for the grand, sublime, and majestic ,• the wild 
and romantic, as Niagara Falls ; rugged mountain scenery, ocean storms, thun- 
der, etc. Excess — Extravagant representations ; passionate fondness for the 
terrific. Deficiency — Inabil.ty to appreciate grandeur. 

And God said, Let there be light, and there was light. Gen. 1. 3, The 
Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty. And the heavens shall be rolled 
together as a scroll. Isaiah 34. 4. Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I will shake 
the heavens, and the earth, and the sea ; aud I will shake all nations. Hag. 
2. G, 7. The earth shook and trembled ; he bowed the heavens also, and came 
down, he rode upon a cherub, aud did fly upon the wings of the wind ; he 
n.ade darkness his secret place- Psalms 18. 7. 13. See Psalm* 93. 1. 3. 4. 

22. Imitation. — Power to copy, conform, adopt usages, personate, act, dra- 
matize, imitate, and work after a pattern. Excess — Mimicry ; servile imitation. 
Deficiency — Oddity ; inability to conform to the usages of society. 

With a furious man thou shalt not go, lest thou learn his ways and get a 
snare to thy soul. Prov. 22. 24, 25. Gen. 49. 6. Go and do thou likewise. 
Luke 10.37. Like people, like priest. Hosea 4. 9. Christ suffered for us, 
leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. 1 Peter 2 21. Follow 
not that which is evil, but that which is good. 3 John 1. 11. See 2 The. s. 3. 9. 

D. Agreeable ness. — Blandness and persuasiveness cf manner; pleasant- 
ness of expression and addres ; insinuation ; the power to say even disagreea- 
ble things pleasantly. Excess — Affectation ; blarney ; undue mellowness of 
manner. Deficiency — Abruptness of manner ; want of pliability and smooth- 
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Pleasant words arc as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul. Prov. 16. 24. A 
soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous wor^s stir up auger. Proverbs 
15. 1, A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Prov* 
25. 11. 

PERCEPTIVE FACULTIES. 

23. Mirth fulness. — Wit; fan ; humor; playfulness ; ability to joke, to ap- 
preciate the ridiculous, and enjoy a hearty laugh Excess — Ridicule and sport 
of the infirmities and t ie misfortunes of others. Deficiency— Extreme gravity; 
indifference to all amusements, and inability to appreciate wit and humor. 

A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance. 
Ecc. 3. 4. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Proverbs 17, 22. A 
merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Proverbs 15. 13. See Ezek. 
23 32. Psalms 69. 8. Luke 15. 32. Job 8. 21. Job 12. 2. 

24. Individuality. — Desire to see : perception of things : capacity to indi- 
vidualize objects and acquire knowledge by observation. Excess — A staring 
greediness to see : prying curiosity and impertinent inquisitiveness. Defi- 
ciency — Dullness of observation ; want of practical knowledge. 

Co ne, behold the works of the Lord. Pi-alais 56. 8. The eyes of man are 
never sarLfied. Proverbs 27. 20. Having eyes ye see not. Mark 8. 18. Bless- 
ed are the eyes which see the things that ye see. Luke 1J. 23, See Isa. 38. 14. 

25. Form. — Perception a d memory of shapes, forms, faces, angles, and 
configuration in general : aids in drawing, moulding, and working by the eye. 
Excess — A painful sense of imperfection in the forms of faces and other ob- 
jects Deficiency — A poor memory of faces and forms. 

Show them the form of the house, the fashion thereof, and all the forms 
thereof, Ezekiel 43. 11. I have formed him ; yea, I have made him. Isai h 
43. 7. Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou formed 
me thus ? Romans 9. 20. The carpent r stretcheth out his rule, he marketh 
it out with the compass, and maketh it after ihe figure of a man. Isa. 44. 13. 

26. Size. — Ability to judge of size, magnitude, length, breadth, hight, depth, 
distance, proportionate size, fineness and coarseness, also the weight of objects 
by their size. Excess — Unprofitable and annoying fastidiousness as to size, 
proportion, and relative magnitude. Deficiency — Inability to judge of size and 
distance. 

And God made two great 1-ghts • the greater light to rule the day, and the 
lesser light to rule the ni_ht. Gen. 1. 16. I looked, and behold a man with a 
measuring line in his band. Zech. 2. 1, 2. See Ezekiel 41. 1-17. Prov. 20. 24. 

27. Weight. — Perception of the law of gravitation ; power to balance one's 
self ; to judge of perpendicular and momentum ; to become a marksman, horse- 
man, and to " carry a steady hand." Excess — Desire to climb or go aloft un- 
necessarily and hazardously; pain at seeing things out- of plumb, etc. Defi- 
ciency — Inability to keep the balance, or judge of perpendicular or level: lia- 
bility to stumble. 

A false balance is abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight 
Prov. 11 . L Job 37. 1G. Isa. 40. 12. 

2S Color. — Perception of colors ; judgment of shades, hues, and tints in 
flowers, fruits, clouds, rainbow, sky, and all works of art or of native which 
exhibit colors. Excess — Extravagant fondm ss for colors ; fast!diousne£3 in 
criticism and so'utron of co'ors: desire to dr< ss in many colors. Deficia cy— 
Inability to distinguish or appreciate colors o- their h rm »ny. 



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Thou shf.*. make the tabernacle with t n curtains of fine twined linen, and 
blue, and purple, and scarlet. Exod. 30. 1. Jer. 4. 30. Exod. 25. 2, 5. 

29. Order.— Method, system, arrangement, neatness. Excess — Fastidiously 
neat : more nice than wise ; wastes life in unnecessary cleaning and arranging. 
Deficiency — Slovenliness; di- order; heedlessness about books, tool?, clothes, 
work; has everything " at loose ends.'' 

Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor. 14. 40. Set thy words 
in order before me. Job 23. 5. Ex. 40. 4. 

30. Calculation. — Ability in numbers and mental arithmetic ; talent to 
reckon figures ''in the head to add, substract, divide, multiply, etc. Excess 
— Disposition to count everything. Deficiency — Inability to comprehend the 
relations of numbers or to learn arithmetic. 

The very hairs of your neau are aii numbered. Matt 10. 30. Psa. 147. *, 
Job 31. 37. 2 Sam. 24. 2, 

31. Locality. — Recollection of places desire to travel ; talent for geogra- 
phy. Excess — An unsettled, roving di position. Deficiency — Inability to re- 
member places or the points of the compass ; liability to get lost. 

Go ye into all the world and preach. Mark 16. 15. Many shall run to and 
fro, and knowledge shall be increased. Dan. 12. 4. Numb. 10, 29, 30. 

LITERARY FACULTIES. 

32. Eventuality.— Memory of events ; love of history, traditions, anec- 
dotes, and facts of all sorts. Excess — Tedious fullness of detail in relating 
facts ; desire to relate stories to the neglect of other things- Deficiency — For- 
getfulness ; a poor memory of events. 

The Athenians spent their time in nothing else but either to tell or to hear 
some new thing. Acts 17. 21, Dent. 32. 7. 2 Thess. 2. 15. 2 Thess. 3. 6. 
Gal. 1. 5. Psa. 78. 5-7. 

33. Time. — Recollection of the lapse of time ; day and date ; ability to 
keep the time in music, and the step in walking, and to carry the time of day 
in the memory. Excess — Tendency to mark time in company by drumming 
with the foot or fingers, and to be tediously particular in telling the date or 
day of the week when every little thing took place. Deficiency — Inability 
to remember dates or to judge of the passage of time. 

To every thing there is a season ; and a time to every purpose under the 
heaven. Ecc. 3, 1. Jer. 8. 7. 

34. Tune. — Sense of sound love of music; perception of harmony and of 
melody; ability to compose and perform music. Excess — Continued singing, 
humming, or whistling, regardless of time, place, or propriety. Deficiency — 
Inability to sing, to comprehend the charms of music, to distinguish one tune 
from another, or to remember the peculiarity of voices or efher noises. 

Praise the Lord with harp. Siug unto him a new song ; play skilfully with 
a loud noise. Psa. 33. 2, 3. Psa. 68 25. 

35. Language. — Talent to talk; ability to express ideas verbally ; memo- 
ry of words ; and, with the perceptives large, ability to learn the science of 
language, and to talk foreign languages well. Excess — Redundancy oi 
words, garrulity. Deficiency— Inability to clothe ideas ; hesitation in com. 
mon conversation. 



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And Moses oaid, my Lord, I am not eloquenf, but slow of speech and of 
a slow tongue. And the Lord said, Is not Aaron thy brother ? I know that 
he can speak well, and he shall be thy spokesman unto the people- Ex.4. 
10, 14,16. Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 
Psalms 34. 13. 

REASONING FACULTIES. 

36. Causality. — Ability to reason and comprehend first principles, and the 
why and wherefore. Excess — Too much theory, without practical adaptation 
to common life. Deficiency — Inability to reason, to think, understand and 
to plan, 

Come now, let us reason together, saith the Lord. Isa. 1. 18. Jesus said 
nnto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves ? Matt. 16. 8 
And Paul reasoned with them out of the Scriptures. Acts 17, 2. And he 
reasoned in the synagogues every Sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and 
Greeks. Acts 18. 4. As he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and 
judgment to come, Felix trembled. Acts 24. 25. Produce yoi;r cause, saith 
the Lord, bring forth your strong reasons. Isa. 41. 21. 

37. Comparison. — Inductive reasoning ; ability to classify, and apply analo- 
gy to discernment of principles ; to compare, discriminate, illustrate, and draw 
correct inferences. Excess — Fault-finding and captious criticism, Deficiency 
— Inability to reason by analogy, or understand similes, fables, or parables. 

Unto what is the kingdom of God like, and whereunto shall I resemble it ? 
It is like a grain of mustard seed, etc. It is like leaven, etc. Luke 13, 18, 19. 
The invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, be- 
ing understood by the things that are made. Rom. 1. 20. Mark 4. 30. 

• C. Human Nature. — Discernment of character ; intuitive perception of the 
motives and dispositions of strangers at the first interview. Excess — Obtru- 
sive and offensive criticism of character ; violent prejudice for and against per. 
sons, in violation of courtesy and politeness- Deficiency — Confidence without 
discrimination ; liability to believe rogues honest, and honest men rogues. 

Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine 
against me. Job 21. 27. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water ; bet 
a man of understanding will draw it out. Prov. 20. 5. Neh. 6. 8. 



SYMBOLICAL HEAD. 





is. veneration. 

19. Benevolence. 

!V. recti ve Facilities. 

20. Ci>NSTRUCTIYENE--6. 

21. Ideality. 
E. Sublimity. 

22. Imitation. 

d. aoreeab le!*e8?. 

23. HlETIIFULNESS. 



Domestic Group. 

1. Amativeness. 
A. Conjugality. 

2. Parental Loye. 
8. Friendship. 

4. inhabitiveness. 

5. Continuity. 
Selfish Propensities. 

E. Vitatiyeness. 

6. Combatiyeness. 

7. Destructiveness, 

8. Allmentiveness. 

9. Acquisitiveness. 

10. Secretiyeness. 

11. Cautiousness. 

Percept 



Facilities, 

24. Individuality. 

25. Form. 

26. Size. 

27. Weight. 
2S. Colok. 

29. Order. 

30. Calculation. 

31. Locality. 



and Governing 

Organs. 

12. Approbatiyeness. 

13. Self-Esteem. \ 

14. Firmness. \ 

Moral Sentiments. 

15. Conscientiousness. \ 

16. Hope. 

IT. Spirituality. 

Literary Faculties. 

32. Eventuality. 

33. Tlme. 

34. Tune. 

35. Language. 

Reasoning Fsculties. 

86. Causality. 
37. Comparison. 
C. Humaji Nature. 





I^OCATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE FACULTIES. 



COMBE. FRANKLIN. SPURZHE1M. 

Outline cf the Phreno- Character, TaLnts, Capabilities, and 
Business Qualifications of 

As inferred by E. Z. WICKES, Practical Phrenologist 
and Physiognomist, according to his new system of 
Phreno-Physiognomy. 

Together with his Phreno-Medical advice how to cultivate and change the 
quality of Sour., and improve the body and mind ; how to re train, blend and 
modify the tempernmf nt~ aud combination cf faculties. Also the defect 
and constitutional tendencies, and how to correct them according to tho' laws 
of Phreno-Hygiene. How to attain health and beauty. — be most success ul 
harmonious, useful and h ippy, and make the most of life. What organization, 
temperament and gifts are most essential and compatible in the < onjugal 
companion. How to win and keep the affec'.io^s of the same. Answers to 
queries, etc. 



Dictated by Dr. Wickes, this 



day of 



Written by. 




"This is the covenant that \ wi 1 make w ith thorn. After ihos" days saith the Lord, 

will uut my laws into their hearts, and in tht ir m:nds will I wri'e them." 
Phrenology shall teach thee self to Hie 1 1, The Oracles of God are truth and 1 fe, 
Thy faults to check, thy virtu; s to imp< 1 : Cultivated ta'ent is infinite wealth. 
It'learned arightsha'l lead thy ihu pht above, J-Y If- Know ledge is th« key to success. 
In reverence to the God of Truth and love. The science of Mind is oeninl truth, 
E. Z. W. Obedience to Law eternal life. 



EXAMINATIONS AND PHRENO-CHARTS. 

Every Young Man — and woman too — wishes to know with cer!/ainty in 
what Calling or Pursuit ia life he can accomplish most, do the most good, 
serve his friends the best, obtain a competency ; provide lib -ra'ly for the 
wants of himself, family, and others who may be dependent on him. He de- 
sires to place himself in that position for which he is by nature and acquire- 
ment best fitted, and in which he may without doubt or experiment, Secure 

SUCCESS IN LIFE. 

Few men in the ordinary pursuits of life come up fully to their real capabili- 
ties. It is true that some, by mere accident or good fortune, without any 
verydefiniti knowledge of their own mental powers, stumble upon a situation 
to which they happen to be well adapted, and in which without a struggle 
or seeming effort, they rise to eminence, 

They are said to be "lucky/' while thousands of other men, more highly 
educated, and with force and energy of character, pursue respectable though 
tiresome and' up-hill" employment, chosen without regard to their adapta- 
tion to it, which brings them " neither honor nor profit." These get a Uviag, 
while many more drag on an unhappy existence, complaining of their hard 
lot, and end their days in sore disappointment, pronouncing life a failure. 

We have a remedy for this. It is scientific and therefore reliable. By 
the aid of Phrenology the true character with all its capabilities can be indi- 
cated; the most suitable calling, profession or occupation to which each per- 
son is adapted, a:;d in which lie may best succeed, can be plainly pointed out, 
and you, reader, may thus learn 

HOW TO RISE IN THE WORLD, 

and thus make the most of your talents. It is through the aid of Phrenology, 
Physiognomy and Physiology. 

Parent* wish to insure for their children all the blessings which judicious 
training and right direction can secure, and there is no other means whereby' 
these end^ may be so surely attained as by the aid of this science. By 
having thiir characters fully described and carefully written out, you will 
have before yon a " chart" which will serve to keep them in the right direc- 
tion, to avoid the quicksands and the rocks on which too many unfortunate 
human barks founder and are lost. But the question is repeated, 

WHAT CAN I DO BEST? 

Can I succeed as an Attorney, Artist, or Author ? as a Banker, Bookseller 
or Blacksmith? a Carpenter, Cashier, Clerk, or Chemist? a Dentist, Design- 
er or Diplomatist ? an Editor, Engineer, or Explorer ? a Farmer, Fisherman 
or Florist? a Grocer, Geographer, or General? Can I Invent, Lecture, or 
Legislate ? Can I succeed as a Manufacturer, Merchant or Machinist? In 
Navigation, Oratory or Painting ? As a Preacher, Physician or Printer ? As 
a Poet, President, or Policeman f A Sailor, Soldier, or Sculptor ? A Teach- 
er Tragedian, or Tailor? A Writer, a Warrior, a Watchmaker or a Watch- 
man ? Pray who can tell, with scientific certainty, What I can do best ? 

Call on Professor Wickes, and obtain his PhrEno-Chart and Compass 
of Life, hive your heal examined, your character written cut in full, with a 
chart of your developments, and you may then know for a certainty wimt 
you are, as compared with others ; what you can do best, and how you may 
"rise in the world," and turn all your talents to the ve^ best pos-ible. use. 
The cost for the service will be comparatively small, while the benefit de- 
rived would be of great value to any individual. ~- 



PROGRESSIVE PH3ENOLOGY 

THE ONLY TRUE SCIENCE OF MIND. 





Dr. Gall discovered twenty-seven 
Phreno-Organs, but did not reduce 
them to a system. Dr. Spurzheim 
systematized the discoveries of Gall, 
gave names to most of the Phreno- 
Organs and classified them as seen 
in the cut, page 30; discovered sev- 
eral faculties, popularized and intro- 
duced the science in a simple, j)rac- 
tical, and acceptable shape, publish- 
DR. gall. ing extensive, illustrated works, con- SPUEZHEISL 
necting it in a measure with Physiognomy, Physiology. Anatomy, and 
oilier kindred sciences, and left an imperishable monument of greatness 
iu the realm of mental philosophy and human science. Many unsuccess- 
ful attempts have been made to improve upon his system ; valuable dis- 
coveries and improvements have indeed been suggested ; still his remains 
the standard system to this day. However, it is not to be supposed that 
we have attained perfection in this most important of all the sciences, the 
vcrysoul and essenceoi the sciences, lying as it does at the foundation of all 
hjman improvement and perfectability. We have labored with incredi- 
ble energy and perseve v ance for many } r ears, by careful study of all 
known systems, observation, travel and experiment, to discover and per- 
fect a system, more comprehensive, minute and practical, embracing the 
entire system of human science : how far we have succeeded we leave 
for those who calmly peruse our works to judge. By comparing systems, 
one can readily detect innumerable suggestions and improvements. We 
3hall continue our labor of love, for we behold a rich and endless field of 
research opening new veins of thought on every baud. The science of 
mind is really the science of all truth. We claim that man is the tree of 
life, rooted and grounded in the natural, material and terrestrial ; grow- 
ing up through the vegetable, animal and physical : branching into ihe 
mental, intellectual and social ; towering up through aspiration, magna* 
cion, and iatailiou, into fch£» moral, spiiituai ana eelesiiaL 

He has in himself the elements of infinite development, progression 
and perfection, a seed germ of the soul — essence and divine principle of 
the universe — yielding the fruits of perfectibility, godliness, and truth ; 
multiplying upon earth and filling the heavens with the image of Deity ; 
we behold him, ^spreading the leaves of truth and celestial love, breath- 
ing tlieinvisibleessen.ee of the Divine Mind, reaching forth with the feel- 
ers of the soul, into every conceivable avenue of thought and research, 
fired with passion, rising up in emotions, blooming out in poetry, mu- 
sic, and the fine arts, gushing forth in prayer and praises, yielding the 
fruit of discoveries, inventions and exact science, possessed of the invin- 
cible attributes of the Almighty. lie subdues and controls the elements, 
conquers the storm, tames the forest, and makes the wilderness blossom 
as t' N .e rose explores the heavens, and measures off the boundless re- 



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gions of space ; determines the orbits and computes the velocity of innu- 
merable systems and suns ; can gaze with the natural and spiritual eye 
almost upon the very throne of God. Such is man in miniature ! Then 
come, dear reader, and let us analyze him with microscopic eyes and 
endeavor by every possible means to keep pace with the mighty 
march of mind. The immortal Combe has, in a measure, drawn away 
the veil and laid bare the wonderful nature of man ; his 
constitution and system of moral and mental philosophy 
have immortalized his name ; his quick, keen, spiritual 
perception carried him infinitely higher and further than 
other Phrcno-Philosophers of his age. The brain is the 
fountain of magnetic thought and spiritual lile, com- 
posed of innumerable, individual faculties, correspond- 
ing- to every principle of truth and phenomenon of the 
universe — the divine, triune key, which can alone un- 
lock the mysteries of love and wisdom, God and crea- 
tion. The Phreno-Organs of the brain, as mapped out 
by Phrenologists, may be considered as groups and sj^stems ot organs, 
having a controlling center, like the sun in the solar system, each radiat- 
ing and reflecting the light of mental faculties, like the suns in the innu- 
merable systems of the heavens, quickening, enlightening, and illuminat- 
ing, modifying and directing, creating and inspiring the action of all the 
faculties of the mysterious and complex machinery of the mind. Their 
mutual action and combined energy are constantly creating, developing, 
and perfecting new gifts and qualities of soul, which express themselves 
in the countless manifestations of human existence, like the buds, blos- 
soms, and fruit of trees, ever bringing invisible faculties and principles 
to light, before unknown and unnoticed ; the God of necessity calls them 
forth into living active life. New discoveries will ever be made in the 
realm of mental philosophy ; no stereotyped system can ever remain 
long in the ascendancy ; all we can hope to do is to help to roll on the 
car of human progress and perfectibility ; we behold the golden future 
looming up, when man will thoroughly understand himself ; we shall en- 
deavor to bo true to nature, our highest and holiest instincts, our clearest 
and most practical conceptions of truth, seeking and teaching the t.u.h, 
for truth's sake, regardless of opinions, or systems of men. 



LOCATION AND COMBINATION OF THE PBRENO-MENTAI FACULTIES. 




External Signs of 
Human Cha racte rs, 
and how to read 
them on Scientific 
Principles — lloio tv\ 
Culture, Improve, 
and Perfect the 
Body and Afind- 
Knoiv a.nd be true 
to thyself. 




PIIREXOLOGY is founded upon facts. Observation discovered and 
must pjrfcd it. Men must see for themselves, to be convimvd ot its 



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truth. Hence the importance of definite rules for finding the organs o( 
the mind, that all may test the science and be confirmed in its truth. The 
best mode is to locate the groups and controlling organs first, as we have 
done in the preceding pages. Study the mind as you would geography 
or a map of the heavens : First, by systems, constellations or grand di- 
visions ; then analyze the subdivisions ; find the central sun or controlling 
crgan of each group, which central sun, like that of the solar system, 
modifies and controls the action and orbit of the smaller faculties. Find 
the conspicuous organs of the prominent traits of a character first. Hav- 
ing accurately located them it is easy to find others. First determine the 
qualitj', texture, degree of activity, amount of culture, education or train- 
ing, constitution, health and endurance ; then determine the sharpness 
and size, which give momentum, weight and power; the relative position 
the faculties occupy as to size, and the controlling influence they exert 
upon each other. The larger faculties modify and direct the action of the 
smaller. The most conspicuous group will be the controlling element of 
character, and give bent to the whole mind. . It is necessary to ascertain 
quality in order to judge the value of even coin. A copper cent is much 
larger than a gold dollar — a copper head inferior to one of gold or dia- 
mond. Some minds are jewels, elegant, crystalized, and nicely cultured, 
rich in every element of greatness and goodness ; like a fine cul- 
tivated garden, producing an abundance of inexhaustible treasures ; in- 
valuable as the diamond, radiant and luminous as the light, determined 
by the clearness of the countenance, and symmetry of features. 

-gg&f-gf The seven groups of signs in the lace divine, 
^8jffif^ viz., eyes, ears, nose, mouth, chin, cheeks, fore- 
^kBI^ head, are all of unspeakable weight in estimating 
/ ^^^m characters. Behold the countenances andcharac- 
■^liP*v ters of races, the fineness of their hair, texture 
rkd rack, and color of skin, the expression of thought warm race. 
which gleams from every faculty and plays upon every feature, illumin- 
ating the mind and animating the countenance. Some are dull, heavy, 
and inexpressive, having a loose, spongy, and ill-made mind, uncouth, 
and uncultured, inharmonious, neutralizing their own efforts — frequently 
at war with self ; a buncle of antagonisms, or like the stagnant pool, 
sluggish and putrid. Such need to rouse up, flow cut, struggle into ac- 
tive, harmonious existence by discipline, culture, proper associates. Tho 
best mind is comparatively valueless, like the best gardens, without 
proper cultivation. Some persons are discontented, restless and uneasy, 
like fish out of water ; full of angularities, never happy in any position 
in life. Such should learn to estimate and discipline their stronger gifts, 
restrain and rasp off their angularities ; perfect the character by harmo- 
nious associates, those ,caleulated_to call out and perfect their truest in- 
stinct. An uneven and irregular head, angular and ill-mads features be- 
token such a mind. They are penetrating but strike hard and heavy 
blows; manifest rare, odd, and singular traits of character and veins of 
thought; make discoveries, but systematize and perfect nothing. Pio- 
neers in life and philosophy, they servo as skirmishers on the boundaries of 
creation, near the regions of chaos. It is impossible to conceive of any 
organism that is not best adapted to something, and good in its place. 
All men are gifted in some sphere of thought and usefulness — none per- 
fect in anything. The object of this science is to point out exactly where 
each belongs, help all to make their calling, election, or profession sure. 




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All the faculties of the mind and organs of the body, temperaments and 
qualities of the scul can be cultured, restrained, and modified. Man is 
the architect of his own destiny, a centerstance, creator and controller of 
circumstances; can rise to eminence, make his mark, be known and felt 
in society, build an imperishable monument of fame ; leave his foot prints 
on the- sands of time and sea of mind if he will. All ma}- gather imper- 
ishable truth ; make discoveries, impart knowledge, enrich all, leave 
the w r oiid better for having lived in it. There is a tide in every life, which, if 
taken in time, leads on to fortune, peace, and plenty. The instincts of 
every one are first to waken the latent powers of the soul; they should 
be cultivated and heeded. Never trust to luck or chance, but labor dili- 
gently for the upbuilding of your own individuality. Ape no one ; know 
2nd be true to thyself. All wisdom centers here ; this is the key to great- 
aess and success. " Self-knowledge is the essence of all knowledge^ 

The science of man is the key to all truth. The science of the soul is the 
soul of science. Intuitive deduction is an infallible guide. Instinctive 
2onceptions are the fountains of truth. Harmonious development is the gate 
of heaven. Perfect development is health and life. Antagonism is disease 
and death. All inharmony is disorganization. Most disease springs from 
within. The greatest enemy to man is man. The greatest evil is within 
one's self. Reconcile the mind, subdue the spirit, iiarmonize the soul, 
and perfect the body. 



HOMOGENEOUSNESS, OR CORRESPONDENCE OF STRUCTURE. 

Every part of everything 
bears an exact correspon- 
dence to that thing as a 
whole. Thus, tafr-bodied 
trees have long branches and 
leaves; s/ior^-bodied trees, 
short branches and roots, and 
creeping vines, as the grape, 
honey-suckle, etc., long, slim 
roots, that run under ground 
as extensively as their tops 
do above. The Rhode-Is- 
land Greening, a large, well- 
proportioned apple, grows on 
a tree largo in trunk, limb, 
leaf, and root, and symme- 
trical, while the Gilliileur is 
corneal, and its tree long- 
limbed, and runs u:i high to a peak at the top. Flat and broad-topped 
trees bear wide, flat, sunken-eyed, apples. Very ILriity-growing trees, 
as the Baldwin, Fall Pippin, Bartlett, Black Tartarian, etc., generally 
bear large fruit while small fruit, as the Sickcl Pear, Lady Apple, Bell 
de Choi.^y Cherry, etc.. grow slowly, and have many small twigs and 
branches. Trees that bear red lruit, as the Baldwin, etc., have red, 
inner bark, while yellow and green-colored fruits grow on 
trees, the inner rind of whose limbs is yellow or green. Peach-tree* 
that bear early peaches, have deeply-notched leaves, and the con- 
verse of late ones ; so that, by these and other physiognomical signs, 




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6? 



experienced nurserymen can tell what a given tree bears at first sight. 
Thus the practised physiognomist can determine at a glance the charac- 
ter and quality of the fruit of any mind and analyze the disposition of 
the entire man from a single feature, so perfect is the correspondence of 
the different parts of the human system. The Phreno-Geologist can ana- 
lyze the character ( f an ancestral race from a single individual, as tho 
material geologist can that of a species or animal, together with its ap- 
pearance, abilities, and habits, from a single bone, limb, or specimen. 
The riddle of the universe can be solved from a single miniature world, 
as that of the race and divinity from an individual mind. Prophetic 
types and shadows constantly prefigure the ultimate end of all things. 
Ihere is positively no end to the extent we may carry the doctrine of 
correspondence, so perfectly connected and interwoven are all the com- 
plex combinations of nature and ramifications of truth. By follow- 
ing any one train of ideas, tho mind will be led to the inexhaustible reser- 
voirs of wisdom, as by following a stream to its mouth we come to the 
boundless ocean. When the nose is sharp, all the bones and phrenolog- 
ical organs and mental characteristics are equally sharp. The whole per- 
son being built on the sharp principle. Tall persons have high 
heads and seek conspicuosity, while short ones have flat heads and seek 
the lower forms of worldly pleasures. Small persons generally have ex- 
quisite mentalities but less power. Tall persons are rarely mean, though 
often grasping. Great men are rarely dwarfs, though great size often 
exists with great sluggishness. Spherical forms are naturally self-pro- 
tecting. Full round forms indicate vitality and longevity. 



CLASSIFICATION, ANALYSIS, AND LOCATIONS OF THE PIIRENO-ORGANS, 

Giving Vie fine 'points and nice shadings of character, as manifested accord- 
ing to Plireno-Physiognomy, in eighteen degrees of develojmient of each 
mental faculty. 

DOMESTIC GROUP. 



Large 




Small. 




These occupy tho back and 
lower portions of tho head, 
causing it to project behind 
the ears. They lay the ib-un- 
Idation of ail the social and 
femily affections. Persons 
largely endowed with theso 
organs, love family, home, 
country, and fireside relations 
devotedly, and regard the farn- 
QUEEX victoria, ily as tho center of life's pleasures, A. JOHNSON", 
and strive to make tho homo pleasant and the family happj'. 

Large or very Large — Makes any sacrifice necessary for family, is ex- 
ceedingly affectionate, and c ilher ve:y happy or very miserable in the 
marriage ar d parental relations. 

Average or Full — Makes reasonable sacrifice for family ; circumstances 
being favorable, is affectionate and happy, but not passionately so. 

Moderate or Small — Is not well adapted to the marriage and domestic 
relations, not capable of being an affectionate companion or parent • 
should culture tho domestic virtues. 



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.AMATIVE2FESS — Sexuality, Love-Nature — Located an inch and 
a half bach of the cen ter of the ears. 

l^^^e^A.^i + ^ er V Large — Is even passionately, fond of the 
^^^^^r^^S^ other sex; experiences a power and activity of sex-. 
\ 1 &S^fi&iL. ^ ove aUBOst uncontrollable. 

[-^^p^^^^^/^ Very Large — Yours is a warm, amorous, p ission- 
x^^^^P^^/ ate nature. You burn with strong desire. Yo 

^~3&^W covet the person and embrace of the opposite sex. 
You should, by all means, restrain this passion, purify and spiritualize 
the feelings in every way possible. 

— Very Large — You love warmly, passionately, fondly. The amorous 
feeling is almost too strong with you, though it partakes of the spiritual 
as well as of the carnal nature. 

+Large — Yours is a rich, warm, full, deep, voluptuous, loving nature. 
Your love is deep, earnest, faithful, and true. You love on, and on, 
and on, better and better every day, if with the one you love. 

Large — 13 an ardent admirer and tender lover of the person and com- 
pany of the ether sex ; capable of intense connubial attachments ; feels 
strong sexual impulses, desire to many, etc. 

—Large — You love much and many, perhaps l: not "wisely but too. 
well." A warm, ardent, and very susceptible heart. You will have, 
many love experiences, and some of them, no doubt, deep ones. Better 
not marry young. 

+Full— You love the opposite sex in a plain, every day way ; rather 
deepl.y, however, and earnestly sometimes, yet not enough so to greatly 
disturb the current of your life, or to make you at all romantic or sent:-' 
mental. It is not often you get fully in love, but, once fairly enlisted, 
you have much exclusiveness, tenderness, and devotedness of attachment. 
You are faithful in your attachments, clinging and tiue to the one you 
love. 

Full — You love the opposite sex with much tenderness — with much 
of the higher spiritual, as well as lower carnal love. 

—Fall — You are much interested in the opposite sex ; are fond of their 
society, but are somewhat inclined to flirtations. You easily get in love, 
but quite as easily get out again. 

+ Average — When once your heart is interested, you are very faithful. 
Your love ripens slowly, but becomes at last very mellow ; with activity 
great, has excitability rather than power. 

Average — Loves the other sex, and enjoys their society well. You 
love to be petted, fondled, and caressed by those you love, but have not 
otherwise strong sex-passion or desire. 

— Average — You are somewhat warm and loving toward the opposite 
Sex, but hardly as much so as people generally. 

It is not difficult to interest your feelings, and probably to enlist your 
affections, but they are not deep enough to continue interested. 

+ Moderate — You are not a warm lover of the opposite sex, not very 
amorous and ardent, but rather cold and cor, yet would enjoy married life. 

Moderate — Is rather deficient in sextiai love, attentions to the opposite 
sex, etc. ; may have ardor, yet less strength, of this passion. 

— Moder te — Are coy and shy in the company of the opposite sex — not 
at home there — hence will uot seek it much \ but youare warm and ama- 
tory enough for all thai. 



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-f Small. — Toward the opposite sex you are sometimes, perhaps t 
quite warm and amatory, but generally cold and indifferent. 

Small — Feels little sexual or connubial love, or desire to marry. 
Very Small — Seldom or never experiences this feeling. 

A. CONJUGALITY — Monogamy, Union for Life — Located le* 
tween Amativeness and Adhesiveness. 
+ Very Large. — Loves one, and one only, magnifies excellent 
\* ce& and overlooks faults ; exclusive, true and faithful in wed* 
lock. 

Very Large — Clings to one love with unearthly tenacity, is 
pure, chaste, and exclusive in wedlock. 

— Very Large — Are exclusive, true, virtuous, pure-minded, 
and constant in love. 

+Large — Anxious to marry, cannot live alone, anticipates much hap- 
piness in wediock. 

Large — Seeks but one sexual mate ; unhappy alone ; will be faithful 
and true in wedlock. 

—Large — Keenly disappointed when love is interrupted ; restless and 
uneasy until the affections are anchored; faithful and true in love. 

+Full — May change, but will love the old one best ; inclined to be 
jealous and exclusive in love ; and true in wedlock. 

Full— Can change ; is rather fond of variety, yet strong in love. 
—Full — Will be true if rightly mated ; if not, inclined to flirtations. 
■ -{-Average — Fond of variety; may love ardently; be apt to change, if 
disappointed or disturbed in love. 

Average — Is disposed to love but one for life if rightly mated; if 
not can change easily and enjoy variety. 

— Average — Can love and be true when loved in return. 
Moderate — Inclined to free-love ; thinks variety the spice of life. 
Small — Ever looking, longing lor change in the sexual relations ; 
has many lovers ; manifests more passion than chastity ; will advocate 
promiscuous intercourse. 

Very Small — Manifests none of the faculty ; advocates free-love ; 
will have variety and change ; has no particular attraction for any one 
^ long. 

I, PARENTAL LOVE— Desire for Children and Pets— Located 
hack of the top of the Ears. 

Very Large — Is passionately fond of all children, of 
pets, etc. ; a general favorite with them ; very indulgent 
and playtul ; idolizes his own children ; is liable to over-in- 
dulge them. 

— Very Large — Are excessively fond of children ; desire all 
you can get; grieve immoderately at their loss. You are very 
fond of a dog, or pony, or boat, or some other such pet. and 
If you have one, will give it little peace or rest, but rough handling, 
keeping it ever busy and in trouble, with tricks, and games. 

-r Large— As a parent, you would be very fond, even tender and de- 
voted. You easily adapt yourself to the ways ot childhood, sympathiz- 
ing with their games, and sports and ways, and needs, and sorrows ; and 
winning their love. 




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Large — As a parent, you would be almost too tender, and probably 
indulgent. If you have children of your own, you love them with a love 
well-nigh idolatrous, however defective in character they may be. 

— Large — Feels strong, tender parental love; is devotedly attached, and 
very kind to his own. if not to all, children ; to pets, etc. 

-{-Full — Yiu love children very well, and as a parent would be fond 
of vour family and of their society ; yet you would not bear much from 
them, but would sometimes treat them crossly. 

Full — As a parent, is tender, but not indulgent ; fond of his own chil- 
dren yet not partial to others ; bears little from them. 

—Fall — You manifest some attachment to children, but not a great 
deal ; probably more to other pets — as a horse, a dog. a cat, a bird or boat 

+ Average — You love children tolerably well, but you will not bear a 
great deal from them. As a parent you would do much for your children, 
to render them happ} r , but would often get angry and cross towards them. 

Average — Y'ou love children tolerably well, but not at all devoted 
nor tender. As a parent, you would probably do your duty by your 
Children. 

— Average — As a parent, you would be, perhaps, stern and exacting — 
Qot sympathizing with the ways and plays of childhood. 

-f- Moderate — Your love of children and pets is rather tame and indif- 
ferent. You will probably never be very fond even of your own 
children. 

Moderate — Loves his own children some, yet bears little from them; 
dislikes those that are young, or not his, or troublesome. 

Small — Feels little interest in even his own children, much less in 
those of others; is liable to treat them unkindty. 

Very Small — Has no parental love ; hates all children. 




3. FRIENDSHIP — Sociability — Located each side of and above 
Parental Love. 

Very Large — Loves friends with indescribable tenderness 
and strength of feeling ; will sacMflce almost everything upon 
the altar of friendship ; with Amativeness lull or lar_re, is 
'susceptible of the most devoted connubial love; falls in 
love easily. 

— Very Large — Is eminently sc cial ; an ardent, sincere friend ; enjoys 
friendly society extremely; forms strong, if not hasty attachments. 

-{-Large — You will lose by your friends — trusting them too much. 
Better n< t run risks for your friends, — not sign papers nor anything of 
that kind. Your friendship is earnest and deep, and to be relied on. 

Large — You are very social, friendly, warm hearted, almost too 
much so. You often feel a sense ot loneliness, a want of companionship, 
a desire to be with some one that is dear to you. You cm hardly enjoy 
a good thing alone. It is easy to awaken your interest in those with 
whom you associate, and once a friend }OU are as true as steel. 

— Large — You are a warm, true, earnest, tender, trusting, loving 
friend. But you are not given to the sentimental part of friendship — to 
Its more tender, fond, and endearing ways. You are, so to say, an 
everyday friend. You love your friends in a strong, social, hearty, but 
plain way. You like to eat. drink, and be merry with them. 

^-Fuli — You enjoy society of some kind, company very much, yet 



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71 



you are not very particular as to your acquaintances, but Sir^,, a so- 
ciability for all. You are approachable, and companionable, and easy 
to become acquainted. You like to have one with you, to talk to and 
confide in. 

Full — You are friendly, social, warm-hearted, towards those with 
whom you are acquainted, and whom you think worthy, but are not too 
much so. " 

—Full — You are social and warm-hearted, but not deep nor very 
earnest in your friendship, — more social than faithful. You form attach- 
ments readily but almost as readily break them. 

+ Average — Although you are not easily interested in strangers, nor 
apt at making acquaintances, your friendship not easily won, yet when 
once a friend, you are true and reliable, seldom changing the old for the 
new. 

A verage — Is quite friendly, yet will not sacrifice much for friends. 

— Average — You are social and friendly, but not very particular as to 
who your friends are. You want society, companionship of some kind; 
some one to talk to, and be with, whether at work or play. 

-+- Moderate — Where you are a friend at all, you are true and sincere, 
but you are not one to make many friends nor acquaintances. 

Moderate — You are not very affectionate toward friends; do not 
sling to them strongly ; will probably have a few, but not many, very 
true and devoted ones. You are not loving toward them. 

—Moderate — You are social, friendly, and approachable, but not at all 
devoted in your attachments; not very faithful nor earnest. 

Small — Loves friends some, yet self more ; quits friends often. 

Small — Is unsocial, cold-hearted; likes and is liked by few or none. 

Very Small — Are a stranger to friendly social feeling. Are cold 
and indifferent toward the world, preferring solitude to society. You 
neither have nor want man}'" friends. 

4. INHABITI VENESS—Love of Home— Located immediately 
above Parental Love, in the center of the back head. 

Very Large — Regards home as the dearest, sweetest 
spot on earth ; feels homesick when away ; dislikes changing 
residences; is pre- eminently patriotic ; thinks ol his native 
place with intense interest. 

— Very Large — Your home is very dear to you, espe- 
cially so if it be a pleasant one, but even if it be otherwise, 
still you love it, " the poor, dear old home " 
+Large. — You love your country deeply, and are patriotic at heart ; 
indeed, are very zealous in her praise and her defence, and disposed to 
overlook her faults. 

Large — You are very strongly attached to 3 our home, and you dis- 
1 ike to leave it or to remain away long at a time. When absent, you 
think often of the "home, sweet home." 

—Large — Soon becomes strongly attached to the place in which he lives ; 
loves home and country dearly; leaves them reluctantly; is unhappy 
without a home of his own. 

+Full — You love your home much, especially if it be a pleasant 
one. You are desirous of adorning, ornamenting, and beautifying your 
home, and of making it appear attractive and in style. 

Full — You love your home, yet when occasion requires, you can leave 




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vourself very closely to it. You like to go visiting occasionally or trav- 
elling. 

+ Average — "When you are away from home a short time, you want to 
get back, and when you are at home a short time, you are uneasy to get 
away. You are apt to feel that happiness is somewhere else than whe^e 
you are, somewhere far away, and that you would be happier could you 
be there. Loves home well, yet does not grieve much on leaving it. 
"Average — Forms some, though not strong, local attachments. 

• — Average — You love home and country only tolerably well. 

-4- Moderate — You have something of the home-love, but very little. 
'Moderate — You have very little love for any one spot in the world, 
only as you may be more happily or comfortably situated, in one than 
another. You love to roam, probably, and would highly enjoy travelling. 

—Moderate — Has some, but no great regard for home, as such. 

Small or Very Small — Forms few local attachments, cares little 
where he is ; makes any place home ; leaves and changes residences 
without regret. 

5. C0NGENTRATIVENE8S— Application— Located above In- 
Tiabitiveness. 

4- Very Large — Places his mind upon subjects slowly ; 
can not leave them unfinished, nor attend more than one 
thing at once; is very tedious; has great application, yet 
lacks intensity and point. 

Large — You are very patient in bearing pain or suf- 
fering ; not apt to chafe and fret, and grow restless under 
it, but to endure it, or any trial. 

• —-Large — You are diligent and industrious, patiently persevering. 

+ Large — You are very patient and forbearing towards others, espe- 
cially so towards those you love ; can wait quietly, and watch patiently, 
with those who perhaps could not so wait and watch with you. 

Large — Is able and inclined to apply his mind to one, and but one sub- 
ject for the time being, till it is finished ; changes his mental operations 
with difficulty ; is often prolix. 

—Large — You are patient, persistent, and steady paced in what you 
do ; enduring, bearing, and forbearing. 

+ FuU — You are not wanting in patience, in a quiet steadiness of pur- 
pose, in diligence and perseverance, but you have not great power of con- 
centrating your thoughts. 

Full — Is disposed to attend to but one thing at once, yet can turn 
rapidly from tiling to thing ; is neither disconnected nor prolix. 

— Fall — You can concentrate your thoughts very well, but are not apt 
to continue the effort ; can bend all your energies upon any one point for 
a time, but cannot continue patiently at it. 

-t- Average — You can persevere and carry your point, at last, but you 
are not patient, nor persistent, but fitful and forcible. 

Average — You are not very patient ; not apt to continue long upon 
any one subject, or train of thought, but to pass rapidly from one to 
another. 

—Average — You often break off suddenly from what you are saying or 
do/ng, to turn to something else, but are apt to return at a future time, 
and resume it where you left it, and carry it on awhile, perhaps to drop 




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it again. You sometimes say, " What was I saying," or " What was I 
thiuking of." 

+ Moderate — In conversation, you often forget to finish what you com- 
menced to say. A little thing would interrupt you. 

Moderate — You change often from one train of thought to another, 
yet when necessary, can continue on the one for a time, b it not long nor 
patiently. 

— Moderate — Your mind is active, but not patient ; hence you are not 
deep, however brilliant. You may persevere and carry your point, but 
do not apply yourself closely nor patiently ; aie not steady-paced, but 
fitful ; are very impatient ; cannot bear to wait. 

+ Small — Loves and indulges variety and change of thought, feeling, 
occupation, etc. ; is not confused by t .em; rather lacks application ; has 
intensity but not unity of mental action. 

Small — You change rapidly, suddenly, from one thing to another ; are 
impatient, restless, uneasy, beginning many things, completing few ; pre- 
fer short stories, short sermons, short speeches. 

Very Small — Are very impatient of suffering or constraint. 

SELFISH PROPENSITIES. 

ACCUMULATING AXD PROPELLING POWERS— Lo- 
cated around the ears, give base and thickness to the head ; 
are the main spring of action ; give force, executiveness and 
energy to the character. They provide for the selfish and ani- 
mal wants ; their desire centers in self and terminates upon 
the sensual interests of their possessor. They create the lov4 
of accumulation. 

Large. Small 




Large or Yery Large — Has strong and almost ungovernable animal 
passions, has great temptations: provides for self first. "With the moral 
sentiments deficieut, is grovelling and dangerous. 

Full or Average — Has sufficient selfishness for self-protection, and 
lo provide for the necessities of life, but is willing to share with o.hera, 
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Moderate or Small — Is incapable of providing for self; is easily 

Wronged and imposed upon, and needs protection. 

VITATIVENESS—Love of Life — Located beneath and lack 
of the mastoid process between the ears and Amativeness. 

-H Very Large — However wretched, shrinks Irom and shudders at the 
thought of dying and being dead ; feels that he cannot give up existence. 

Very Large — Your tenacity of life is enormous. You value life — 
mere existence, personal identity, very highly — beyond all power of tell- 
ing. The thought cf annihilation is terrible to you, very terrible, and 
yet you will approach death unquivering, probably hopefully and happily, 
such is your faith in the eternal life. 

— Very Large — Have an undue horror of death, of dying. Life is very 
dear to you. You will yield all else before it. You attach unbounded 
importance — perhaps rightly so — to the privilege of living. Will cling 
to existence, even if it be of pain and trial. 

+ Large — You cling to life. You have great tenacity of life-power ; 
will endure what would kill others more strong than you, and will resist 
diseases that would destroy them. 

Large — Loves and clings tenaciously to existence, for its own sake ; 
craves immortality and dreads annihilation, even though miserable. 

, —Large — You value life highly, attach much importance to the mere 
privilege of being, even though it involve much suffering. 

+Full — Although you value life and its privileges highly, you are so 
impatient of suffering, and so likely to suffer much, in one way or an- 
other, that you will be tempted to make away with yourself. 

Full — Desires life, but not eagerly, from love of it and of pleasure. 

—Full — You do not attach great value to life, but under sore trial or 
great sorrow, would tire of it. 

Average — If sorely perplexed, or greatly tried, with gloomy, discour- 
aging, and painful prospects before you, you would be tempted to put an 
end to your own life, though your sense of religious duty will be likely 
to restrain you. 

Average — Is aitached to life, and fears death, yet not a great deal. 

-f- Moderate — Lc ves life, yet is not very anxious about living. Under 
great discouragement or dejection, would probably resort to suicide. 

Moderate — Your hold upon life is not very strong. Death will find 
your door open, probably, or at least, ajar, when he wants to strike. 

Small or Very Small — Heeds not life or death, existence or anni- 
hilation. 

C OMB ATI VE NESS— Protect iveness, Defense — Located an inch 

and a half behind the top of the ear. 
r gmT %a + Very Large — Is powerful in opposition, prone to dis- 
Hr pute, attack, etc. ; contrary, has violent temper, governs it 

, M^vr >ith difficulty. 
\ Xl'TJi ^" ery I jARGE ~ You are decidedly too contentious, toe 
I t*S^/j%K muc ^ disposed to oppose, to do battle with every body and 
1 1 _ !~MMHl 6 ver v P rm eiple. 

11 wf^mik — Very Large — You are very energetic, vehement, vio- 
lent, and impetuous; too quick tempered, high strung, irritable, peevisn 
-f- Large — You are inclined to plague, tease, tantalize, torment otLera. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



Tou are quick in the temper, and take a kind of delight in witnessing 
strife, in hearing debate and argument, in seeing men, or animals, con- 
tend ; have much resolution and energy. 

Large — Tou are very quick and ready in resisting ; brave, energetic, 
and forcible; do not hesitate to say no; are almost too disputative. 

—Large — Is resolute and courageous, spirited and efficient as an oppo- 
nent, quick and intrej id in resistance ; loves debate ; boldly meets, if he 
does not court, opposition. 

+FuU — You are ready enough in resisting and defending, but not dis- 
posed to contention ; are not quarrelsome nor apt to attack. 

Full — Seldom either courts or shrinks from opposition ; when roused, 
is quite energetic ; may be quick tempered, yet is not contentious. 

—Full — Are not very easily annoyed, nor angered, though you are not 
wanting in temper, and when provoked you are very severe. 

+ Average — You are very quick in the temper, fiery and flashy, but 
soon over it again. Not severe, but hasty ; too much so for your own 
good. 

Average — Is pacific, but when driven to it, defends his rights boldly ; 
avoids collision, strife, etc. ; yet, once excited, is quite forcible. 

— Average— You are rather mild, and gentle, and pacific, somewhat 
averse to strife and contention ; still you have a fair share of energy. 

+ Moderate — You are disposed to favor moral suasion; inclined to the 
peaceful even though at much sacrifice. 

Moderate — You are rather inefficient and easy, too mild and harmless 
to succeed well yet at times may, under great provocation, rouse up and 
be brave and accomplish much, but in the main will be rather timid, 

—Moderate — Avoids collision : is rather pacific and inefficient. 

Small — Has feeble resistance, temper, force, etc.; is cowardly. 

Yery Small— "Withstands nothing ; is chicken-hearted ; an arrant 
coward. 

7. DESTR UCTIVE2TESS— Executive-energy, Severity-Located 
in the middle lobe of the brain, above the opening of the ear. 
The organ u covered by pressing the tops of the ears against 
the head. 

■+• Very Large — When provoked, is vindictive, 
cruel, disposed to hurt, take revenge, etc. ; bitter 
and implacable as an enemy ; very forcible. 

Yery Large — You have a very fierce temper ; 
are too bitter, malignant, vindictive when angry, 
— too unforgiving, too merciless. You delight in 
death -scenes, and probably, in killing animals, and if provoked, °could 
kill men. 

— Very Large — Yours is a stern, severe, exacting, nature. Once really 
an gry, you are very slow to get over it; unforgiving and unforgetting of 
an insult. You will remember an injury always. 

+Large — You are sharp, pungent, peppery, keen, stinging ; when an- 
gry are cynical sharp, sour, snappish, disposed to sneer at what you dis- 
like, and to dislike, more than you like, in the world ; to find fault. You 
are sullen, morose, envious, gloomy, sour, and dark-spirited. 

L\.Rr r E — When excited, feels deep-toned indignation : is forcible, and 
disposed to subdue or destroy the cause of his displeasure, 




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—Large — Are very energetic, forcible, and rough-handed in driving 
your way through life. When angry you are terribly in earnest. 

-{-Full — You are severe enough, and, when angry, are forcible and de- 
stmctive; can inflict pain, physical or mental, without much compunc- 
tion, yet are not habitually cruel, but practical and executive. 

Full — When aroused, you are quite severe — bitter and forcible in 
anger, but oy no means cruel nor savage. 

—Fall — Can, but is loth to cause or witness pain or death; has suffi- 
cient severity, yet requires considerable to call it out. 

+ Average — Are not very severe, at least not uncommonly so; not 
very harsh or malignant, nor savage at all ; but when angry you are 
rather morose, sour, sullen, sulky, and forbidding ; are not easily stirred, 
provoked to anger, but when once aroused slow to get over it. 

Average — When aroused you are tolerably energetic and forcible, but 
not at all cruel, nor harsh, nor severe ; can say a bitter, sharp thing. 

—Average — Shows a good deal of mental severity, in criticising and 
condemning what you conceive to be wrong; are not severe nor harsh in 
inflicting pain, even in anger, but rather wanting in bitterness and depth 
of indignation. 

-{-Moderate — You are remarkably free from all malignity of dis- 
position. 

Moderate — You do not like to inflict pain, but can do it when really 
necessary, though, in such cases, the greater pain is generally to yourself. 
( —Moderate — Is mild, not severe nor destructive enough; when angry, 
lacks power ; can hardly cause or witness pain or death. 

-f Small — Would hardly hurt one if he could, or could if he would ; 
has such feeble anger that it is derided more than feared. 

Small — You dread all strife and contention, and incline to be timid. 

— Small — Where yOur sense of duty leads, you show some energy but 
not much ; are too fond of peace, too much averse to strife, too mild, 
gentle. 

Very Shall— Is unable to cause, witness, or endure pair or death. 

8. A LI1LENTI V EN ESS — Desire for Food—Appetite— Located 
before, a tittle below the top of the ear. 
i, }pn\ Very Large — Sets too much by the indulgence of 
/^^ii=^^^ his palate: eats with the keenest appetite; perhaps 
Jkfl °. 9 < A. " ma ^ es a l? ^ of bis belly." 

WKjj^j^j^L — Very Large — Yours is a very hearty appetite ; fond 
yt^ 1 '| iTj^W^fa, of rich diet, and plenty of it. You take much comfort 
vll^lllt^Ew * n taD * e enjoyments, and incline somewhat to stiuiu- 
TiftiLl n Vilff 1 a n t ° ''Look not upon the wine, 1 ' etc. 

— + Large You eat too fast rather than too much, 

and hurry to your business or pleasures too soon after eating. 

Large — Yours is a hearty appetite, almost too much so. If you can 
have what suits your taste, you eat very heartily, and enjoy it very 
highly ; if not, eat but little, and with little enjoyment, 

— Large — Your digestion is not good, and it affects, to a degree, 
your appetite. Should by all means avoid eating between meals— 
nibbling. 

■a- Fall — Yours is a hearty appetite for plain, substantial food. You 
like to live well but are none too nice, nor too delicate in your tastes. 
Full — Has a good apput'.to, 3 r e.t ean govern it ; is not greedy. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



"•Full — Have the first element requisite for a good cook ; a nice taste 
In m aters of the table. 

+ Average — Your appetite is only fair, rarely hearty, and yet when all 
thiigs are favorable, you enjoy the good things of the table highly. 

Average — You do not sacrifice much to the indulgence of your ap- 
petite, though it is true you t njoy your food generally. 

—Average — You are rather indifferent as to your food, still you eat 
heartilv when it is in your way, and convenient, asking few questions. 

+ Moderate — Your appetite is greatly uuder the influence of your mind, j . 
which is likely, also, to impair your digestion, giving you a dyspeptic tone. I 

Moderate — Are rather dainty in appetite ; you do not eat heartily. * 

—Moderate — Are rather nice and dainty in appetite, but what you do 
like, you enjoy ver} r highly, though are not hearty. 

-f- {Small — Your taste in the way of food is fastidious, over-nice, par- 
ticular, and perhaps a little squeamish. It is difficult to please you. 

Small — Has not a good, nor very poor, but rather poor, appetite. 

Very Small — Is dainty, mincing, particular about food. 

9. A CQ T7ISITIYEXES3— Economy— Frugality— Saving— Lo- 
cated above Aliment iveness. 

H.frS?>w -f- Very Large. — Makes money his idol ; grudges it ; is 
tempted to get it dishonestly ; penurious, sordid, covet- 
ous, etc. 

Very Large — You are disposed to devote too much 
time to the making of money ; are rather close, avarici- 
ous, parsimonious. 

— Very Large — You are eager and anxious to acquire property, and 
to wield a money influence, hastening to be rich ; arc industrious, and 
frugal. 

—Large — Your desire to acquire property is very strong, so much so 
as to prompt you to great exertion, but you are likely to spend very lib- 
erally. "Will be enterprising, energetic, but will live through much. 

Large — Has a strong desire to acquire property ; is frugal, saving of 
money, close and particular in his dealings, devoted to money-making, 
trading, etc. ; generally gets the value of his money. | 

— Large — In trade and general business, you shew a generosity and 
liberality m small matters, but in large affairs you are close and careful. 

-\-Full — You have a strong desire to make money, and perhaps to save 
it, yet will often spend thoughtlessly, and then be none too upright in 
getting. 

Fell — Values property, both for itself and what it procures, yet is 
not penurious ; is industrious and saving, yet supplies his wants. 

— Full — Your desire to acquire and save property is quite strong, but 
r.ot too much so. You are economical, frugal, saving, when occasion 
requires. 

+ Average — You appreciate property, aud entertain due respect for 
those who possess it, but are not much disposed to put forth great effort 
to acquire it, though you are generally frugal, saving, and economical. 

A verage — Loves money, but not greatly ; can make it, but spends 
freely. 

—Average — Do not care much for money for its own sake — not as much, 
as you seem to ; are fond of business, and are a very good financier. 
-{•Moderate — Take but little trouble about money matters when yon 




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can avo ; d it ; not that you are indifferent to property or possession. In 
bargaining, you aim to do the large and generous, disdaining to beat 
down in price ; yet you do not hesitate to be under obligations to your 
friends for means to do this, for you are not a very successful financier. 

Moderate — Finds it more difficult to keep than to nuke money ; de- 
. sires it more to supply wants than lay up ; is hardly saving enough. 

—Moderate — You are rather close in small matters, but sometimes quite 
, liberal in large ones; are likely to attend to details and retails. Are 
'.more apt at making than saving money. 

+ Small. — Have rather an indefinite idea of the right of possession ; 
generous, and careless of money yourself, you think others ought to be 
so too, and hence are inclined to borrow of your friends and spend freely. 

Small — -Will generally spend what money he can get, injudiciously, if 
not profusely ; lays up little ; disregards the prices of things. 

Very Small — Cannot know nor be taught the value or use of money. 

10. SEORETIVENESS— Silence— Desire to Conceal— Located 
an inch above the top of the ears. 

Very Large — Seldom appears what he is, or says 
what he means ; often equivocates and deceives ; is 
mysterious, dark, cunning, artful, given to double- 
dealing, eye service, etc. 

+ Very Large — In speaking arid writing, you often 
use ambiguous terms, dealing in double enlendres and 
inuendoes ; insinuating rather than saying. 

-r Large — Are quite reserved, non-committal, self-possessed, and, as 
some would say, dignified in character It is not easy to approach you. 
You rarely speak very loudly, or laugh out freely, or are in any way noisy. 

Large — Are secretive, non committal as to your plans, purposes, hap- 
penings. &c. Your best friends do not fully understand vera. 

— Large — You pretend to be ver} candid and open, assuming great 
sincerity, and innocence, but you do it to be able to conceal your real 
plans. 

+Full — In your cooler, calmer moments, you keep .your secrets very 
■well, but when you get excited, you let your thoughts flash on the 
jsurface. 

r Full — Can keep a secret for yourself or others ; can conceal your emo- 
tions, or command your countenance when you think necessary. 

— Fall — Have not many secrets of your own, but you can keep very 
well those confided to you by another. 

-{- Average — You keep your own secrets very well, but the secrets con- 
fided to you by o tilers, you do not always keep, indeed you do not al- 
ways your own. 

Average — You are rather frank, outspoken, and sincere. True, you 
can keep a secret when you wish, but you do not often wish to do it. 

— Average — You are rather innocent and sincere in your manners, and 
ways of thought and expression — rather outspoken and frank. 

—Moderate — Is quite candid and open-hearted loves truth; dislike" 
concealment, underhand measures, etc. • seldom employs them. 

Moderate — Vou are very frank, free, open-hearted, and candid. You 
should learn to conceal where concealment is well. 

—Moderate — You sometimes keep a secret from fear of the conse- 
quences of revealing it. but seldom from a secretive propensity. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



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Small — Speaks out just what lie thinks; acts as he feels; does not 
wish to learn or tell the secrets of others, yet freely tells his own ; is too 
plain spoken and candid. 

Very Small — Keeps nothing back ; has a transparent mind. 

Ill CAUTIOUSNESS — Prudence — Solicitude — Located above 
and behind Secretiveness — Should form the broadest "part 
of the head. 

-r Very Large — Hesitates too much ; suffers greatly 
from groundless fears ; is timid ; is easily frightened, 
etc. 

Very Large — Your life must be miserable from 
your excessive fears. 
— Very Large — You are very prudent, long-headed, 
T*"" 5 ***-"^ *~ "~ sharp, shrewd, cunning ; are very careful, cautious, 
anxious, watchful, doubting, fearing — too much so for your soul's peace ; 
aie apt to procrastinate. 

-i- Large — You hesitate long before deciding on any important matter, 
and sometimes even on the unimportant You want decision of charac- 
ter. Yon anticipate, and when anything of evil happens, you are in the 
habit of saying, or thinking, It is just as I expected." 

Large — Is always watchful ; on the look-out ; careful, anxious, solicit- 
ous ; provident against real and imaginary danger, etc. 

—Large — You miss many of the best opportunities of life, by waiting 
to see how tilings may turn, and by not risking enough; are cautious, 
careful, watchful, even cowardly. You are too timid, hesitating, and un- 
easy : too apt to :1 take care should take counsel of your hopes, not of 
your fears. 

+Full — You are decidedly in earnest about the affairs of life, indulging 
in a good many fears as to the consequences of your actions. 

Full — Are generally careful, prudent, and deliberate, but none too 
much so; are somewhat watchful and suspicious of men's motives. 

—Full— Are cautious and careful, but you have so much to impel you 
on, that you need all your prudence to keeo you from extremes. 

+ Average — Are not positively careful, indeed you have but little real 
forecast, still, you will not bo betrayed into any very serious mistakes. 

Average — Are brave, fearless, and intrepid, in the hour of danger, and 
of excitement. You have little of the cowardly or shrinking. 
* —Average — Has some caution yet hardly enough for success. 

—Moderate — Is rather imprudent, hence unlucky; liable to misfortunes 
caused by carelessness ; plans too imperfectly for action. 

Moderate — You are only tolerably careful. In your calmer moods, 
you are prudent, but in times of excitement rather rash and careless. 

—Moderate — Are rather quick to decide, even in important matters, and 
your first thought is often your best. Are rather wanting in prudence. 

Small — Acts impromptu; disregards consequences ; fears nothing ; is 
imprudent, luckless, often in hot water. 

Very Small — Is reckless, destitute of fear and forethought. 




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<# ounfocrs of txnt (Sobftitment 



u.viox and 
Liberty. 




Hope of the 
World. 





ASPIRING AND GOVERNING ORGANS, 

Small. Create Ambition . Love of Ccuu- Large, 

try and Society ; Give Dignity. Self- 
trust. Love of Liberty. Honor, Posi- 
tion ; Ability to Govern and Control: 
A Determined, Persevering Positive- 
ness ; Sense of Personal Consequence, i 
Respectability. Reputation. — Located 
in tl>e cown of the head, give eleva- 
tion from the opening of the ear. as 
seen in Auffiortty. 
submission". Large or Very Large — Has authority. 

tofty aspirations ; is satisfied only with the highest degree of success and 
pursues its object until it is at) ai tied. S"ever does little or mean tilings. 
Has preat energy, efficiency, and weight of charact r ; 1ms the ability ta 
sontrol and govern. 

Full or Average — Desires reputation and influence, has much aspi- 
ration but attempts within his strength. Does not make great Sucrifi"?5 
for power, position, reputation and success. 

Moderate or Small — Is deficient in manliness, efficiency, and weight 
of character. Depends upon others for direction ; is nearly deatfei.t? vi 
personal influence. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 




WASHINGTON", 
The Defender of his Country — The Founder of 
Liberty; The Friend of Man. 
History and Tradition are explored in vain, 
For a parallel to his character. 
In the annals of Modern Greatness 
He stands alone ; 
Ard the noblest names of antiquity- 
Lose their Lustre in his Presence. 

Born the Benefactor of Mankind, , 
- * He united all the qualities necessary 
For an illustrious career. 
Nature made him great, 
He made himself virtuous. 
Called by his Country to the Defense of her 
Liberties, He triumphantly vindicated the 
Rights of Humanity : 
And on the Pillars tf National Independence 
Laid the foundation of a great Republic. 
Twice, invested with supreme Magistracy, 
By the unanimous voice of a free people, 
Ho surpassed in the Cabinet 
The glories of the Field, 
And voluntarily resigning the Sceptre and the 
Sword, retired to the shades of private life. 

A spectacle so new and so sublime, 
"Was contemplated with the profoundest 
Admiration. And the name of Washington, \ 
Adding new lustre to humanity, 
Resounded to the remotest regions ot the earth. 
Magnanimous in youth, 
Glorious through life, great in death. 
His highest Ambition the Happiness of Mankind; 

His noblest Victory, the conquest of himself. 
Bequeathing to posterity the inheritance of his 
Fame, and building his monument in the 
Hearts ot his countrymen, 
fie Lived — The Ornament ot the 18th Century. 
He Died — Regretted by a Mourning World. 



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11 APPROBATIVENESS—Love of Fame— Desire to Please- 
Located between Cautiousness and Self-Esteem. 

+ Very Large — Regards his honor and character as 
the apple of his eye : is even morbidly sensitive to 
praise and censure , over fond of show, fashion, 
jfr mL ^ praise : style, extremely polite, ceremonious, etc. 

BBWH^^JI^yji Very Large — You are ambitious of show, display, 
riP3j^^-3a4' yrgj? respectability, titles, etc. ; think too much of appear- 
ances, of what will be thought and said of 3-011 and yours, of making an 
impression, of being known for the time. Have a great desire to be 
complimented, noticed ; are somewhat affected, perhaps, and over-polite ; 
artificial. 

— Very Large — Are rather wanting in moral courage ; are so sensitive 
to praise or blame, that 3-oufearto incur the one or lose t'.e other; shrink 
from what is not considered respectable, as carrying a package through 
the street, dressing out of style, or in very plain clothes, etc. 

+ Large — Are more than ordinarily sensitive to neglect, censure, or 
scorn. The least slight stings, irritates, mortifies you. You are envious 
of the praise and fame that others attain, rather jealous. 

Large — Sets everything by character, honor, etc. ; is keenly alive to 
the frowns and smiles of public opinion, praise, etc. ; tries to show off to 
good advantage ; is affable, ambitious, apt to praise himself. 

—Large — You are exquisitely sensitive to praise or blame — too much 
so for peace of mind — are too ambitious to make a name ; are very sen- 
sitive, tender, delicate, and shy ; very easily wounded. A bitter word 
would sting you; are timid a: d modest. In society, you are somewhat 
bashful, from thinking too much of wlnt you shall say and do, ana how ; 
from too great a desiie to please. 

-{-Full — Are sensitive to praise, but probably more so to blame or ne- 
glect. You desire to be seen, felt, noticed in society. 

Full — You are sensitive to praise or blame ; are courteous, affable, 
and ambitious to please ; to appear to good advantage, but not too much so. 

— Fail — Are endowed with a good deal of moral courage, and inde- 
pendence of thought and action ; yet you are very ambitio is. 

+ Average — You are quite independent minded, and endowed with a 
go d deal of moral courage. Are not apt to follow fashions, to lead 
them either, L .o put on airs, make fine speeches, nor to be very polished 
in manners. 

Average — Desires and seeks popularity, and feels censure, yet will 
neither deny nor trouble himself much to secure or avcid either. 

— Average — Enjoys approbation, yet will not sacrifice much to obtain 
it. Although not much disposed to curry favor, or seek renown or win 
applause, } r ou are very sensitive to blame or censure. 

-^-Moderate — Feels reproach some, } r et is little affected by popularity or 
unpopularity; may gather the flowers of applause that are strewed in 
his path, yet will not deviate from it to collect them. 

Moderate — You are rather independent ; do not court favor. 

— Moderate — Are not very ambitious to attain fame or renown; not 
pnl's'icd in speech, but apt to say yes, no, bluntly. 

Small — Cares little for popular frowns or favors feels little shame 
disregards and despises fashions, etiquette, etc. ; is not polite. 
Very Smal — Cares nothing for popular favor or censure. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



II SELF-ESTEEM— Self Respect— Sense of Honor— Located 
bach of Firmness, near the crown of the head. 
a. -f- Very Large — Has unbounded self-confidence ; 

i^gfifc^ \ endures no restraint; takes no advice; is rather 
WfSffiw * Hl4> haughty, imperious, etc. 

'mMsSw ^^^' W^ ^ ERY Large — You are proud, high-heaced, selfish, 
^^^^^^N^y^ confident, independent, rather egotistic and dogmatic 
—disposed to domineer and rule others. You are inclined to boast, brag, 
and make large pretensions. 

— Very Large — You are proud and self-reliant. 1! Call no man master." 
Stoop to none, only in courtesy. You think almost too much of self. 

-{-Large — Are dignified, easy, self-possessed, and at home iu your 
pride. There is nothing trifling nor small in your ways. 

Large — Is high-minded, independent, self confident, dignified, his own 
master; aspires to be and do something worthy of himself; assumes re- 
sponsibilities ; does few little things. 

—Large — Have a great desire to come out first and best, but would 
rather fail than be beholden to another for your success. 

+Full — Sometimes, in the flush and excitement of success, you are 
proud, and high-headed ; but, under the depressing influence of failures, 
you lose your self-faith, and become quite humble and modest. 

Full— You have muck pride, and self-respect, but no more than is de- 
sirable for a symmetrical character. You are not wanting in dignity ; 
rather self-possessed ; not trifling. 

—Full — You are more proud of yovr adjuncts than of yourself ; that 
is, of your position, family, looks, money, or other possessions. You ar© 
at times quite scornful and disdainful toward others. 

+ Average — You are rather modest and unassuming, for one of your 
ability and worth, yet you are not really wanting in a delicate pride. 

Average — Respects himself, yet is not haughty. 

—Average — You have not a great deal of self-confidence, but some 
pride. You have not enough self-assurance ; are not calm, self-reliant. 

+Moderate — Has some self respect and manly feeling, yet too little to 
give ease, dignity, weight of character, etc. ; is too trifling. 

Moderate — Are not proud, but rather humble and modest in your es- 
timate of yourself ; too lowly and self-distrustful. You should cultivate 
pride, self respect, dignity. Have not much faith in yourself, or what 
you can do. 

—Moderate — You are rather modest in your opinion of yourself, but 
not very ambitious, hence will be apt to keep back, in the common-places 
of life. 

Small — Lets himself down ; says and does trifling things ; associates 
with inferiors ; is not looked up to ; lacks independence. 

Yery Small — Is servile ; low-minded ; destitute of self-respect. 

14. FIRMNESS — Stability — Decision — Located on the top of the 
head, bach of a line from ear to ear. 

+ Very Large — Is willful ; and so tenacious and 
unchangeable of opinion, purpose, etc., that he sel- 
dom gives up anything. 

Yery Large — Are remarkable for a most mulishly 
stubborn and unyielding will. You must hang onv 
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— Very Large. — You have much of the* old Roman inflexibility and 

perseverance ; an unflinching firmness and steadiness of purpose. 

-f Large — You hesitate long about deciding any important matter, 
sometimes even on trifles, appearing to vacillate between yes and no, but 
when you do decide, y:u adhere closely to your purpose, 

Large — May be fully relied on ; is set in his own wa\- ; hard to be 
convinced or changed at fill ; holds on long and hard. It is not easy to 
interest nor start you, nor is it easy to stop you when you do start. You 
are not easily moved nor influenced. 

—Large — Have a quiet, persevering way of sticking to your purpose, 
of carrying out your schemes and executing your plans. 

-{-Full — Are quite firm, positive, and set in your way, but not too much 
so. Have a good, strong will, but can yield when it is well to yield. 

Full — Has perseverance enough for ordinary occasions, yet too little 
for great enterprises ; is neither fickle nor stubborn. 

—Full — When impelled by a sense of duty you show much perseve- 
rance, but when not thus impelled, relax. 

+ Average — Has some decision, yet too little for general success. It 
is much easier to coax than to drive you from your purpose. You show 
much energy of character, but not perseverance. 

Average — You have some resoluteness and perseverance. Your will 
is rather feeble and fickle. You change too easily and often. It is not 
difficult to coax you from your purpose. 

— Average — Yours is an active and rather energetic character, but one 
that moves fitfully, starts and stops often. 

Moderate — Gives over too soon ; changes too often and too easily ; 
thus fails to effect what greater firmness wruld do. 

Small or Very Small — Lacks perseverance ; is too changeable and 
vacillating to effect much, or be relied upon. 



mune with spiritual intelligences and the Creator. 

Large or Very Large — Recognizes moral, religious, and spiritual 
claims as paramount ; believes in a i; higher law ;" sacrifices selfish in- 
terests and animal pleasures ; has great moral influence ; thinks much 
and feels deeply upon moral, religious, and spiritual subjects. 



MORAL SENTIMENTS. 




LINCOLN. 



MALEFACTOR. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



Average or Full — Has considerable moral and religious feeling, good 
motives, but does not make moral and spiritual advancement the prin- 
cipal object of life ; with large or very large propensities, frcquei tly 
yields to temptation ; is not morally reliable under all circumstances. 

Moderate or Small — Has little moral and spiritual feeling, is con- 
trolled by the animal propensities; needs restraint and moral protection. 

1$. CONSCIENTIOUSNESS— Love of Justice, Truth, Sense 

of Right and Duty — Located on each side of Firmness. 

+ Very Large — Is scrupulously exact in matters of 
right ; perfectly honest in motive ; always condemning 
self and repenting ; makes duty everything, expediency 
nothing. 

Very Large — You are morbidly sensitive to the right 
and true ; are honest to a fault : too apt to accuse and 
blame yourself. 

— Very Large — Yours is a very faithful, true, honest, earnest, reliable 
nature — one to be trusted in the hour of trial. Comparatively free from 
guile. You are pure-minded, not often allowing yourself to indulge in 
even the dreams of sin. Will be likely to live a very correct, upright 
lite 

+ Large — Is honest; faithful; upright at heart; moral in feeling; 
grateful ; penitent ; means well ; consults duty before expediency ; loves 
and means to speak the truth ; cannot tolerate wrong. 

Large — Are honest and upright in the duties of life. You aim to do 
by others as you would be doue by. A lover of justice. 

—Large — Are honest and upright, rigorous and exacting. You are 
often greatly, deeply, and sorely tempted, but you manage to live a fairly 
correct, and blameless life. 

+Full — Your nature is so self-controlling, so equipoised, that it is easy 
for you to deal fairly. You are not one of deep nor powerful tempta- 
tations. Yours is a comparatively innocent, pure, blameless soul. 
" Full — Are honest at heart, and upright in the purposes of life, but will 
sometimes err, though, perhaps, not greatly, and then will repent. 

—Full — Strives to do right, yet sometimes yields to temptation ; resists 
besetting sins, but may be overcome, and then feels remorse. 

+ Average — Yours is a social warm nature, that means to do right, 
but one that is easily misled — controlled by circumstances. If surrounded 
by religious and moral society, and encouraged by virtuous friends, you 
will live a tolerably blameless and correct lite, but if left to vicious influ- 
ences, you are not one to resist them. 

Average — "When uninfluenced by powerful motives, or passions, you 
deal tolerably fairly, and arc generally rather trustworthy, but under 
strong temptation y.( u give way. Have not a very sensitive conscience. 

—Average — In the minor morals, in all that is dictated by the social 
sensibilities, you are not particularly faulty, but you have but few of the 
heroic virtues. 

+Moderate — Has considerable regard for duty in feeling, but less in 
practice ; justifies himself; not very penitent, grateful, or forgiving; often 
temporises with principle ; sometimes lets interest rule duty. 

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oblige otliers but you are not very honest. Will probably have a pretty 
hard experience, and live rather a fast life. 

—Moderate — In your dealings with the world you are influenced much 
more by a sentiment of self-respect and self-regard, of a kind c" honor, 
than by honesty. Have some idea of right, but it is rather feeble ar.d 
easily overcome You are not very honest nor upnght. You should 
cultivate conscientiousness, uprightness, sinceritv. 

+ Small — Has few conscientious scruples ; little penitence, gratitude 
regard for moral principle, justice, duty, etc. 

Small — You have a social, free, open-hearted way that will interest 
others, but you are not honest, not governed by principle. 

— Small — You have hardly any idea of the meaning of the word right. 
Very Small — Neither regards nor feda the claims of duty or justice. 

16, HOPE — Anticipation — To look upon the hright side. — Located 
forward of Conscientiousness, on each side of Firmness and 
Reverence. 

r» -f- Very Large — Has unbounded hopes ; ouilds a world 
» of castles in the air ; lives in the future has too many irons 
in the fire. 

Very Large — You hope for everything desirable, and 
to want, with you, is to expect ; are always joyous, san- 
guine, cheerful. 

— Very Large — The great happiness of your life is in laying plans and 
schemes for the future. In doing this you rise above present troubles. 

+ La--ge — Expects, attempts, and promises a great deal; is generally 
sanguine, cheerful, etc.; rises above present troubles; though disap- 
pointed, hopes on still; views the brightest side of prospects. 

Large — Are very buoyant, hopeful, sanguine, expectant, joyous, 
always looking on the bright side. 

— Large — Your hopes are high, and they make the future gleam and 
glow with brilliant promises, but your judgment and prudeuce keep you 
from trusting the bright visions, and from venturing too far. Yours is 
a cheerful, equable, even tone of happiness. 

4- Fall — A_re generally cheerful, hopeful, and happy, but no more sc 
than is reasonable and warrantable. You rarely indulge in very brilliant 
anticipations; rather smooth and even, come prosperity or adversity. 

Full — Axe not wanting in hope, but with you the times past are 
freighted with tender memories; the dear old times ; are generally quite 
sanguine and hopeful, but liable to fits of melancholy. 

— Fall — Are not deficient in hope, yet are you often gloomy, despon- 
dent, and unhappy ; not really despairing, but often very melancholy. 
You should aim to be more equable, calm, and generally cheerful. 

+ Average — Have some, but not large Hope. When your circum- 
stances are fair and promising, you look upon the bright and joyous side 
of things, but adversity soon discourages you and casts you down. 

Average — Have but little positive hope ; you live mainly in the pre* 
sent; have but little care for the future, one way or the other. 

— Average — You have some, but very warrantable hopes; are some- 
times happy and expectant, out rarely very sanguine of the future. 

-{-Moderate — Have not many hopes, but are generally modest in your 
expectations of the future ; are disposed to look on the dark side. Yo-i 



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fihould aim to cultivate hope by first cultivating healthiness and fullness 
of life, and then by remembering your deficiency here. 

Moderate — You seem to be quite indifferent as to the future, whether 
it be well or ill. Little hope, little fear ; rather stolid and heedless. 

—Moderate— Expects and attempts too little : succeeds beyond his 
hopes, is prune to despond ; looks on the dark side. 

Small — Ts low spirited ; easily discouraged; fears the worst; sees 
many lions in his way; magnifies evils ; lacks enterprise. 

Very Small — expects nothing good; has no hope of the future. 

17. SPIRITUALITY— Sense of Immortality — Inspiration — 
Located each side of Reverence. 

-f Very Large — Is very superstitious : regards most 
things with wonder. 

Very Large — You entertain a very intimate commu- 
n ; on with the spirit world, are endowed with a very sen- 
sitive clairvoyant nature. 

— Very Large — You love to contemplate the spiritual, 
but, probabby, in the light of old forms — the demons and angels. In- 
cline somewhat to the marvellous. Some of your friends will deem you 
superstitious. Sometimes strange, cold chills will come over you, when 
talking or thinking of the shadowy life ; are superstitious, believing in 
strange signs. 

+ Large — Are too ethereal and spiritual ; have not enough of earth in 
your make to last long and well ; not enough of the physical, are very 
apt to anticipate future events, especially those of a painful character ; to 
have forbodings of death or disaster. 

Large — You love to think and talk of the spiritual nature of man, of 
the immortality of the soul, and of its hopes and its fears, its prospects 
and its capacities ; of the existence of God, and of other speculative and 
mystic themes. You often see in dreams what afterwards is realized. 

—Large — Believes and delights in the supernatural, in dreams, ghosts, 
etc. ; thinks many natural things supernatural. Are much interested in 
the new, the strange and marvellous, but have little respect for the old 
forms of thought and belief. 

-[-Fall — Is open to conviction ; rather credulous ; believes in Divine 
Providences, forewarniugs, the wonderful, etc. 

Full — Are not wanting in faith, but are disposed to believe and tru-4, 
where there is fair reason for so doing, even without absolute proof. You 
aie not wanting in religious faith, but are much interested in what per- 
tains to the immortal life, of the soul. Are a careful searcher after futh. 
but rather wary and disposed to cr iticise and examine closely, and to 
doubt much and be somewhat skeptical. 

—Fail — You have a great interest in tracing out new theories and 
ideas, and in sifting the probability of their truth, but are net disposed 
to credit too readily ; still, are not wanting in faith, in the power of be- 
lievin... Are not remarkable for faith m the spiritual, nor fur interest in 
the dreamy. Are rather practical and material. 

+ Average — It is hard to convince you of any new or wonderful thing. 
You are disposed to doubt all such. 

Average— Are disposed to doubt rather than bel'eve ; are not credu- 
lous of new theories, nor of new truths. You want a reason. You 




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take but little interest in spiritual matters ; probably think 
spend your time better than by dabbling in them. 

—Average — Your faith is not very zealous, but rather feeble. You 
probably hardly believe in the plenary inspiration of the Scriptures, nor 
in the miracles, nor in the resurrection, nor, perhaps, even in the immor- 
tality of the soul, nor the personal identity of the Deity. 

+ Moderate — Believes but little that cannot be accounted for, yet is 
open to conviction ; is incredulous, but listens to evidence. 

Moderate — Are not at all prone to believe in the spiritual. You are 
too skeptical, and too apt to pride yourself on being so. 

— Moderate — Your faith — what there is of it— is only a conviction of 
your reason. You are not prone to believe in what you cannot com- 
rrehend ; very shy of receiving any new theory or idea, careful to ex- 
amine it, and, if you do not see full reason for it, to discard it. 

+ Small — Your mind tends eminently to materialism 
Small — Are quite indifferent to spiritual matters ; skeptical. 

— Small — Is convinced only with difficulty ; believes nothing 
gf es facts, or why and wherefore, not even revelation farther than a 
is rendered ; is prone to reject new things without examination. 

Very Small — Is skeptical ; believes little else than his senses. 

18. VENERATION— Respect and Adoration— Worship— -Lo- 
cated, in the middle of the top of the head. 

YX + Very Large — Is eminent, if not pre-eminent, 
for piety; heart-felt devotion; religious fervor; 
seriousness ; love of divine things, etc. 

Very Large — Are rather a submissive, gentle, 
religious soul ; very deferential to accepted author= 
ity and that of your teachers. You take great interest in the support of 
the church; in doing for it. In your religious views you are very zeal- 
ous, but narrow. 

— Very Large — You delight extremely in religious worship. 

+ Large — Are very deferential and respectful to the aged. Are strongly 
inclined to worship ; to prayer ; to religious exercises. 

Large — The love of God is deep and strong in your soul You delight 
in worshipping Him ; in rendering praise to His holy name. 

—Large — Loves to adore and worship God, especially through His 
works; treats equals with respect, and superiors with deference. 

.{-Fall — You manifest a deep reverence and respect for what you deem 
superior and worthy; for great men, great talent and genius, large ideas. 

Full — You. are not wanting in respect for these who are worthy of it; 
are deferential, but not slavishly so. and disposed to worship God; are 
religiously disposed, probably a member of a church. 

—Full — Are liberal and reformatory in your religious ideas, but not 
wanting in reverence. Religion of some kind is very dear to you, but it 
is probably of a fresh, new, radical tone : are capable of much religioug 
fervor and devotion, yet are not habitually serious; generally treat y 
fellow-men civilly. 

+ Average— You have something of a feeling of respect and revere 
for tilings sacred and ho-y, and for superiors, where you recognise them. 

Average — Arc not wanting in reverence for your Creator, nor for 
what you prize as the true aud good, but you show very little for me 




AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



8,0 



— Average— You show no great respect for authority, except that of 
nature, or of nature's God Are not disposed to observe the laws merely 
because they are laws, or are on the statute book. You are more relig- 
iously disposed than you get credit of being. By many you are thought 
an infidel, or at least indifferent to religious matters, but you are not so. 
Probably a rationalist. 

-H Moderate — You are not wanting in gentleness of spirit, in mildness 
and sweetness of feeling, but are not reverential at all. You should cul- 
tivate the reverential, respectful, praj erful, religious. 

Moderate — Are not very religious, but rather light, irreverent, and 
heedless of sacred things. You sometimes speak profanely. 

—Moderate — Disregards religious creeds, forms of worship, etc.; places 
religion in other things; is not serious nor respectful. 

+ Small — You manifest very little awe for God or man. You do not 
revere the old, nor yet the new, nor, in fact, anything else. 

Small — Are bold, forward, free, familiar ; irreverent, disrespectful. 

— Small — Feels little religious worship, reverence, respect, etc. 
Very Small — Seldom, if ever, adores God; is almost incapable of it. 

19. BENEVOLENCE— Charity— Universal Love— Mercy— Lo- 
cated forward of Reverence ; gives hight to the head. 

~r~ Very Large — Does all the good in his power ; 
gladly sacrifices self upon the ;dtarof pure benevo- 
lence; scatters happiness wherever he goes ; is one 
of the kindest-hearted of persons. 
Very Large — Are very kind and obliging, concilia- 
tory, a peacemaker, a sympathetic spirit, and teel an interest in all things 
that suffer or er joy. You are patient and forbearing with the sick, poor, 
needy, or aged. 

— Very Large — Are tender-hearted and sympathetic — free and far from 
the cold, harsh, and cruel. You have tears for the sorrows of others. 

-r-Large — Is kind, ooliging, glad to serve others, even to his injury ; 
feels lively sympathy for distress ; does good to all. Very much dis- 
likes to wound the feelings of others. 

Large — Are very kind-hearted, tender and generous toward others. 

—Large — Are kind towards others, but you would rather help them 
to help themselves, than give them much of what you have. 

+Full — Has a fair share of sympathetic feeling, and some, though not 
great, willingness to sacrifice for others. 

Full — Are more generous than really kind. Have more of a passivo 
than active benevolence. Are both kind and severe. Mixed — the sweet 
and sour. 

—Full — Have but little sympathy to bestow on others for their little an- 
noyances, but when they are in real want, you help with good-will. Are 
kind and obliging disposed to accommodate. 

+ Average — You show some kindness, but it is of a passive nature. 
Some generosity and open-handedness, but not much active benevolence. 

Average — Are rather envious and jealous of the success, prosperity, 
and enjoyment of those whom you deem more favored than yourself. 

— Average — Has kind, fellow-feeling, without much active beuevolence. 

-f Moderate — Has some benevolent feeling, yet too little to prompt to 
much self-denial ; does good only when he can without cost. 




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Moderate — Are passive and indifferent ; have little real kindness and 
little real cruelty; not malignant, not disposed to pain, but not be- 
nevolent. 

—Moderate — Have but little interest in the welfare < others, but little 
faculty to make them interested in yours. 

+ Small — Are very indifferent to the sufferings of the world — cold. 

Small — You have very little interest in the well being of others. 

— Small — Feels little kindness or sympathy ; is almost deaf to the 
cries of distress ; hard-hearted, selfish, etc. 

Yeey Small — Is destitute of all humanity and sympathy. 

INTUITIVE CELESTIALS. 




WE SPIRITUAL DIRECTIVE FACULTIES are located above Reason 
in the upper forehead — give elevation to the head, constitute the throne 
of the mind; are the eyes of the soul, and erable man to walk by 
Faith ; the evidence of things not seen ; " the inner light that light- 
eneth every man that cometh into the world ;■" to be led by the 
spirit of God, and thus become the sons of God, and have the names 
of the Fathers written upon the forehead, instead of the mark of the 
Beast. They bring man in rapport with the Heavens, the invisible, 
spiritual, and celestial world, and the " spirit of the just made 
perfect." " There is a spirit in Man, the Almighty giveth it under- 
standing." "If any man lack wisdom let him ask of God." " The 
infallible inspiration of the spirit of truth will teach him all things." 
"Covet earnestly the best gift, quench not the spirit." " Despise not 
prophesying." When the vision faileth the people perish." 
y iRGE or Very Large — Has a pure inspirational mind, can see and 
m*>anure tilings from a spiritual stand-point ; will be visionary, intuitive, 
and impressible ; believes in dreams; presentiments, and forewarnings ; 
has a wonderful prophetic sagacity. " Coming events cast their shad- 
ow? before;" has little relish for the coarse, gross, and material; 
hiasi psychometrical, clairvoyant-mind; will look upon the heart and in- 
terior of things ; feels a living, internal evidence of immortalit}'-, and eter- 
nal life ; is able to discern and comprehend spiritual laws and principles. 

7"*ull OR Average— Is not visionary ; has some faith but no great con- 
fitfpnee in dreams, presentiments, omens, &c. ; will be counted perfectly 
r?t>>nal by the mass of men who live in the material and physical world j 
»lit Jld cultivate the spiritual faculties. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



01 




Moderate or Small — Has no particular desire to 
investigate spiritual things ; apt to ridicule religion; 
denounces everything of the kind as witchcraft and 
necromancy; looks upon all revelations as delusions and 
foolishness; measures all things from a material stand- 
print. This group of spiritual organs is d.vided into 
? seven individual faculties, whose central orb is faith, 
prescience, the sight of the soul, the highest directive 
faculty of the mind, infinitely above reason, enabling 
me mind to discern the spiritual principles and phenomena ; fills the 
Soul with light, as the eyes do that of the body. This group of faculties 
enables man to evolve the science of Psychology or the soul, and under- 
stand the mysterious laws of mind and matter, to see the simplicity and 
unity of all truth ; the harmony of nature and revelation, and thus es- 
tablish the great central spritual science of mmd; the ultimate of matter 
and germ of divinity itself. 

PERFECTIVE° FACULTIES. 

Lead to improvement ; elevate 
and chasten the animal and sel- 
fish feelings ; and are very 
rarely found large in criminals. 
These facu.ties lie at the very 
foundation of invention, me- 
chanism, art, refinement, and 
•ivilization ; give breadth and 
>cope to the mind. They create , 
in appreciation of the fine arts, 
polite literature and the elegan 
cies of life. Give imagination, uncultivated. 

enius, and skill ; are essential qualities to the 





manifest great 
other faculties 



de- 
has 



CULTIVATED 

taste, fancj r , enthusiasm 
poet, orator, and artist. 

-Large or Yery Large — Is a natural genius. Will 
mechanical ingenuity and inventive skill; with the 
strong will be distinguished as a poet, artist, and orator. 

Full or Average — Possess fair capacities of the kind above 
scribed ; can succeed well as a machinist. 

(Small or Moderate — Cares little about poetry and the fine arts; 
small mechanical ingenuity; deficient in taste and refinement. 

20. OONSTRUCTIVENESS— Mechanical Ingenuity— Invent he 
Talent — Located between the top of the ears and corners oj 
the eyes. 

+ Very Large — Is a mechanic of tho first order ; a true 
genius ; loves it ; hates to leave it; shows extraordinary 
skill in it. 

Yery Large — Your mechanical genius is remarkable. 
You take delight in machinery and mechanical operations. 
Could invent, and succeed, more than ordinarily well, as a 
mechanic, or machinist. 
— Very Large — You can use tools excellently well ; can build, con- 
struct, fit, finish, as a mechanic, well; but you do not invent any new 




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means. Can build, mnke, construct the large, coarse, strong, useful, set- 
ter than the fine, delicate, and ornamental. 

Large — Shows great natural dexterity in using tools, executing me- 
chanical operations, working machinery, etc.: loves them. 

Large — You show great aptitude in constructing, planning, originat- 
ing, or inventing anything in a mechanical way. 

— Large — You probably take some interest in mechanical operations, 
but are more distinguished for the constructive faculty in mental matters. 
Can plan, invent, or originate well, but you are not successful in execut- 
ing. You theorize better than you practice. 

-*-Full — Have good mechanical ability, in the way of planning, con- 
structing, building, or inventing, but not so much so as to attract 
attention. 

Full — Have fair mechanical ingenuity, yet no great natural talent or 
desire to make things; with practice, will do well ; without it, little. 

— Full — Can plan, originate, or suggest means of accomplishing an ob- 
ject, but you are not apt in executing. Your construct iveness turns less 
to mechanical operations than to performances merely mental. 

-h Average — You have so much nicety and accuracy of eye, fineness ol 
perception, that you would succeed in mechanical pursuits. Would suc- 
ceed, in the nicer needle- work, or wax-work or anything^of that kind. 

Average — Have some, yet /io great relish for, and tact in, using tools. 
You have not great constructive talent, though might learn a tra 
you wish, but probably better not. 

— Average — You have something of the mechanical talent, but are not 
largely endowed with it — at least with the constructive part of it. 

■+- Model ate — With much practice, may use tools quite well, yet dis- 
like mechanical operations, owe more to art than nature. 

Moderate — You make and build, out ycu do not invent anything dif- 
ferent from what you have before seen; 

— Moderate — Could probably learn a trade and attain some skill in do- 
ing what you may see others do, but would not be fertib in plans. 

•i-Small — You never invent anything new. in a mechanical way 
Small — You take but little interest m mechanical employments. 

— Small— Hates, and is awkward and bungling in using tools, etc 
Very Small — Has no mechanical skill or desire. 

21* IDEALITY — Imaginativeness — Perfectiveness. — Located 
above Construct iveness, between it and Spirituality. 

-i- Very Large — Often gives reigns to his erratic imagin- 
ation ; experiences revelings of fancy, ecstasy, rapture ol 
feeling, enthusiasm. 

Very Large — You are a muser, a dreamer, always 
imagining probabilities : pensive, quiet, shadowy, mystic, 
living ino e in the ideal than in the real. Are very fond 
of the beautiful as it appears in dress, in ornament, and 
display, a3 it appeals to the eye: the gorgeous, the brilliant. 

— Very Large — Has a lively imagination; great love of poefy. elo- 
quence, miction, good style, the beauties of nature and art. 

a- Large — Yours is a refined tasie, and a good judgment in matters 
of art. cr dress, or beauty. Will often be complimented on your taste. 
You navo a happy faculty for aiTanging matters of dress, or ornament. 




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Large — You love all things beautiful ; are a dreamer. Are very fond 
Df the beautiful, the refined, the poetic. 

—Large — Yours is a fine, clear, classic taste, fond of the beautiful, 
you delight in the subdued, delicate, and hV.e, rather than in the gorgeous. 

+Full — Have a good deal of power of the imagination, and real beauty 
Df fancy, but mingled with a relish for something of the coarse. 

Full — Are not wanting in a love of the beautiful — a taste for poetry, 
for the refined and elegant of life. 

—Full — Has refinement of feeling, expression, etc., without sickly del- 
icacy, some love of poetry, yet not a vivid imagination. 

+ Average — You have not an ardent imagination, nor do } r ou love the 
beautiful at all passionately, yet are not entirely devoid nor indifferent. 

Average — You have some fancy and imagination, and a peculiar 
taste, but no great love for the really beautiful. 

—Average — Has some taste, though not enough to influence you much. 

-{-Moderate — Has some, but not much imagination ; is rather plain in 
expression, manners, feeling, ete. ; dislikes poetry, finery, etc. 

Moderate — You are rather plain and practical, not poetic nor ideal ; 
not wenting in refinement. 

—Moderate — Yours is a plan, homespun, commonplace taste. 

+ Small — Are- very plain and unornamental in all you do and say. 

Small — You are very free from the fanciful, the imaginative. 

— Small — Lacks taste, niceness, refinement, delicacy of feeling, etc. 
Yery Small — Is destitute of the qualities ascribed to this faculty. 

B. SUBLIMITY — Percejitiom of the Endless, Omnipotent, In- 
finite — Located between Ideality and Caution. 

-f Very Large — Is a passionate admirer of the wild and 
'romantic; feels the sublimest emotions while contemplat- 
ing the grand or awful in nature; dashing, foaming, roar- 
ing cataracts, towering mountains, peals of thunder, 
flashes of lightning, commotions of the elements, the 
starry canopy of heaven, etc. 

Very Large — Your love of the grand amounts to a 
passion, a frenz}^ 

— Very Large — Admires and enjoys mountain scenerj^, thunder, light- 
ning, tempest, a vast prospect, etc., exceedingly ; hence, enjoys trav- 
eling. 

+ Large — You love the sublime, but in a subdued, soft, pensive, ten- 
der, sentimental, moonlight tone; something of the sad, the night clouds. 

Large — Delight in the sublime, the wild, the grand, the majestic, as 
the dark, wild night-storm, the pealing of thunder, the foaming cataract. 

— Large — Have a taste for the sublime, but it probably takes a tinge 
of the sombre, the shadowy, the dark, and, maybe, the mournful. 

+Fall — You appreciate the sublime, the wild, the grand. 

Full — Are at times sentimental, pensive, and sad. 

—Full — Enjoys magnificent scenes well, yet not remarkably so. 

-+- Average — Sometimes, but not to a great degree, experiences this 
feeling. 

Average — You manifest some, but no great interest in sublimity of 
scenery, siiow some but not much fondness for the grand, wild, dark, 
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— Average — You would appreciate the sublime, vast, infinite, wild, 
grand, if you did not fear it, but trie fear probably makes you shrink 
from it. 

Moderate — Has some, though not at all vivid emotions of this kind. 
Small — You are very sober, serious, solemn, long-faced. 

— Small — Life is serious, sober, and earnest, to you. 
Very Small — Discovers little to awa&en this feeling. 

IMITATION— Ability to Mimic, Copy, Act out, Gesticulate 
— Located in the upper range of organs, outside of Casualty. 

oo "7^ + ^ er V Large — Can mimic, act out, and copy almost any- 
• — . r~- thing ; describe, relate anecdotes, etc., to the very life ; has 
' %^SK a ^. ieatr * ca ^ taste an d talent, seldom speaks without ges- 

\e\Z^§i Very Large — Have a more than ordinary development of 
XTT/lW l the sympathetic tone of mind; can easily assume that con- 
^ ^ditiou of feeling that you wish to represent. 

— Very Large — You would attain excellence m drawing, sketching, 
pencilling, copying. 

-{-Large — Can imitate, and are very apt to, the manners, habits, etc., 
of those with whom you associate. Are naturally very fond of repre- 
sentations of plays. 

Large — Has a great propensity and ability to copy, take pattern from 
others, do what he sees done. etc. ; needs but one showing ; gesticulates 
much; describes ar.d acts out well. 

— Large — Can copy, imitate, and mimic well and closely. Have good 
powers of imitation, and even of mimicry. In speaking, ycu are very 
apt to gesticulate, act out. You would, with due practice, succeed in 
drawing, penciling. 

+ Fall — Can mimic the ways and manners of others with a good deal 
of accuracy and aptness, but you do not copy well nor closely. You 
manifest much sympathy with your surroundings. 

Full — Can imitate, copy, and even mimic, when you try, though you 
are not remarkably apt at it. 

— Full — With effort copies some, but not well; cannot mimic. 

+ Average — Although no great mimic, you can imitate somewhat. 

Average — You might succeed tolerably well in drawing or copying. 

—Average — You enjoy mimicry; like to see others mimic and take off, 
but you are not apt at it yourself, though with practice might succeed. 

+ Moderate — Take much pleasure in seeing others mimic, but you are 
not at all apt at it yourself, nor at copying manners, fashions. 

Moderate — Are wanting in the sympathetic. Your features are not 
very expressive of j^our emotions, not very plastic. 

—Moderate — Can not mimic at all ; can copy, draw, take pattern, etc., 
only with difficulty; describes, relates anecdotes, etc., poorly. 

Small — You do not imitate others, in manners nor expressions. 

— Small — Dislikes and fails to copy, draw, do after others, etc. 
Very Small — Has little ability to imitate or copy anything. 

B. SUA VITIVENESS— Ability to Smile and create Happiness. 
— Located each side of Human Nature. 
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mies ; can say and do hard things without creating difficulty; obtain 
favors; get along well; so say and do things that they take. 

Very Large — You are remarkable for easy, winning manners. Have 
fine powers of persuasion. 

— Very Large — You appear to be very artless, and innocent, very 
winning. 

+ Large — When you wish, you can be very winning and agreeable, 
but you can also sometimes be, and, indeed, often are, the very opposite 
of this. 

Large — Are very urbane, affable, easy, winning, agreeable, bland. 

— Large — With appropriate training and culture, you would succeed 
more than ordinarily well in promiscuous or refined society. 

-{-Fall — Can be quite winning, fascinating, charming, in your manners, 
but probably not always so, only when it serves your purpose. 

Fl*ll — You are generally affable and agreeable, but not markedly so. 

—Fall — Have an easy oft-hand, democratic way, without being espe- 
cially affable or polite. You might succeed in a political way. 

Average — Your first appearance is perhaps more striking than pre- 
possessing. Among casual acquaintances, you are rarely understood. 

-■Average — You can be rather pleasing and agreeable in manners, but 
not very much so, not one to make the most favorable impression at first. 

Moderate — You are not very agreeable, ncr winning in your ways ; 
should study books on politeness, courtesy. 

Small — You are very abrupt, uncouth, disagreeable in manners 

21, MIRTHFULXESS—Love of Fun— Wit,— Located outside 
of Casuality. 
+ Very Large — Is quick and apt at turning everything 
into ridicule, throws off constant sallies of wit ; is too face 
tious, jocose, etc. 

Very Large — You are remarkable for wit, sport, nia, hu- 
mor, jollity. 

— Very Large — Has a quick, keen perception of the ludi- 
crous; makes a great amount of fun; too much for his own 
good ; is quick at repartee ; smiles often ; laughs heartily at jokes. 

+ Large — Are very witty and mirthful. You laugh heartily at a good 
joke, and can full}' appreciate it. You are very apt in your replies. 

Large — You are a jolly, lively, merry, roisterly, social companion; are 
very fond of witty, funny, but smutty jokes ; have much mirthful feeling ; 
make and relish jokes well. 

—Large — You are more humorous than really witty ; more disposed 
to provoke and enjoy a laugh, than apt in turning a joke. 

+Full — Are quite witty, playful humorous, mirthful, but not remark- 
ably so ; enjoy jokes, fun. and sport, in their place. 

FrjLL — Are quite playful, sportive, lively, and merry at times, jocose 
and jolly, but only at times ; are not remarkable for real wit. 

—Full — Enjoy fun and sport, and laugh heartily thereat ; but are not 
apt in turning nor starting a joke, not very witty in your replies. 

+ Average — You enjoy a good joke in its proper time and place, but 
you are not very apt at "making one; not very witty, mirthful, facetious. 
Average — Perceives jokes and relishes fun. but cannot make much. 

— Average — You are generally rather serious, and sober, and earnest^ 
but sometimes you get off a dry, cutting, pointed joke. 




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+ Moderate — Has some witty ideas, yet lacks quickness in conceiving 

and tact in expressing them ; is generally quite sober. 

, Moderate — You are rather serious, sober, and earnest-r— not very 
witty, humorous, nor mirthful. Rather dry, still are, at times, playful. 

Moderate — Are not verj witty, nor mirthful, but you sometimes in- 
dulge in playful, lively, and perhaps, merry moods. Your laugh is light. 
You have something of the droll that provokes laughter on the part of 
others. 

+ Small — You are very sober, serious, solemn, long-faced. Not witty. 
Small — Life is serious, sober, and earnest, to you. 
— Small — Makes little fun ; is slow to perceive, and still slower to turn 
jokes ; seldom laughs ; thinks it wrong to do so. 

Very Small — Has few, if any, witty ideas or conceptions. 

PERCEPTIVE FACULTIES. 




large. SYMBOLICAL PERCEPTIVES. small. 
LOCATED AROUND THE EYES— Relate to sight ; create the desire 
to see and know ; bring man into direct intercourse with the physi- 
cal world; give practical business talent ; taste and tact for natural 

science. 



Large or Very Large — Has wonderful powers of observation ; abil- 
ity to acquire knowledge, sees the value, fitness, and unfitness of tilings ; 
collects facts, statistics, etc. ; has a practical, matter of-fact turn of mind; 
can attend to details of business and show off to excellent advantage. 

Full or Average — Possesses fair capacities of the kind above de- 
scribed. 

Moderate or Small — Is slow of observation ; acquires knowledge 
with difficulty; cannot show off to advantage. 

24, INDIVIDUALITY— Observation— To See— Scrutinize— Lo- 
cated above the roof of the Hose. 

-f- Very Large — Has an insatiable desire to see and know everything ; 
extraordinary observing powers; is eager to witness every passing event. 

Very Large — Have an unconquerable desire and propensity to see 
and know everything around you; to glean and gather knowledge, 

— Very Large — You have a great propensity to observe, see, know, ex- 
amine everything around you. Are always looking, and with open eyes. 

+ Large — You look as" if with a microscope, seeing the little things, 
the details, the fine, close by, but you have but little of the telescopic 
power. Have a strong desire to see what is to be seen, a curiosity, a 
disposition to scrutinize, to inquire, especially so regarding anything new. 



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Large — Has a great desire to know, investigate, examine, experierce, 
etc. ; is a great observer of men and tilings ; quick of perception ; sees 
what is transpiring, what should be done, etc. 

— Large — Your vision is far and general, taking in large scope, but not 
keen and sharp close by, telescopic rather than microscopic. With good 
powers of observation, you have a great desire to see new, strange, and 
especially wonderful and curious things. Tou have a strong desire to 
see pictures, drawings, panoramas, eic. 

+Full — Have fair observing powers, and desire to see things. You no- 
tice tliii gs very well, and remember them distinctly when you can see. 

Full — Have much curiosity to see and know about what interests you, 
to hear the news, perhaps the gossip of the day, to see what others wear v 
and how they look, but you pass things unnoticed on the street ; are 
quite inquisitive, disposed to ask questions. 

—Full — Are quite a close observer ; see what is to be seen. Your 
eyes are open, and to some purpose ; yet you are not disposed to a very 
close scrutiny, nor scanning of details. 

+ Average — Have some disposition to observe and notice things, but 
3 r ou are not very curious nor inquisitive. 

Average — You generally retain a tolerably distinct recollection of 
what you have seen, but not the closest nor entirely accurate. 

— Average — Has some, jet no great curiosity, and desire to see things. 
Moderate — Is rather deficient, 3-et not palpably so, in observing 

power and desire ; not sufficiently specific. 

Small — Is slow to see things; attends little to particulars. 

Very Small — Sees scarcely anything ; regards things in the gross. 

25. FORAY — Recollection of Shape, Faces, Looks. — Located be- 
tween the eyes ; crowds them apart. 

■■ Very Large — Never forgets the countenance, form, etc., of persons 
and thing? seen ; easily learns to read and spell correctly ; reads and sees 
things at a great distance ; has excellent eyesight. You ought to be able 
to write a good hand. 

— Very Large — You hardly ever forget a face iuto which you have 
looked. 

+ Large — Are endowed with an excellent memory of faces, forms, fea- 
tures, shapes, outlines, etc. If you once see a face you remember it. You 
can distinguish the forms of those you know at quite a distance. 

Large — Notices, and for a long time remembers, the faces, counte- 
nances, forms, looks, etc., of persons, beasts, things, etc. ; once seen, 
knows by sight many whom he may be unable to name. 

— Large — You have a very good memory of faces, when you try to 
remember them, but are often careless of noticing people, and may for- 
get them. 

Full — Remember faces, features, forms, outlines, shapes, etc., well, 
but not as distinctly as some do. You are, also, a very good judge of 
them. 

—Fall — You remember faces, forms and features, well, when you can 
Bee them, but defect of vision is marring this power to some degree. 

Moderate — Must see persons several times before you can recollect 
them, sometimes doubts whether you have seen certain persons. 

— Moderate — Your memory of features, faces, forms, outlines, shapes, 



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etc., is not very distinct nor retentive. Should cultivate a disposition to 

observe and remember faces, forms. 

Average — Your memory of forms and faces is only tolerably fair. 

—Average — Recollects forms, faces, etc., with difficulty. 

Small or Very Small — Has a miserable memory of persons, looks, 
shape, etc. ; fails to recognize even those he sees often. 

26. SIZE — Sense of Height, Breadth, Length, Bulk — Located at 

the inner angle of the brow, near the Nose. 
Very Large — Detects disproportion, and judges of size, with wonder* 
ful accuracy, by intuition, and as well without as with instruments ; can- 
not endure inaccuracy. 

— Very Large — Have a most remarkably accurate eye ; can tell the 
distance from one point to another, how far, how near; can measure any 
article, almost as well by the eye, as others can by rule. 

4- Large. — You are a very good judge of the bulk or measurement 
of a bod}'- ; apt to detect its deficiency or overplus when interested in it. 

Large — Has an excellent eye for measuring proportion^ size, height, 
angles, perpendiculars, etc. ; quickly detects disproportions in them. 

—Large — You have a very accurate eye in determining size, bulk, pro- 
portion, length, breadth, thickness, etc. 

+Full — Are a very good judge of the size, bulk, proportion of any ob- 
ject you see. Have generally a correct eye, in measuring distances. 

Full — Can measure ordinary and familiar distances well, yet shows no 
remarkable natural talent in it. 

—Fall — You have a tolerably accurate eye in determining size, bulk, 
and proportion, but are not gifted in this respect. 

+ Average — Have some disposition to observe and notice things, but 
you are not very curious nor inquisitive. 

Average — You generally retain a tolerably distinct recollection of 
what you have seen, but not the closest nor entirely accurate. 

— Average — Measures bulk with tolerable, but not great, accuracy. 

Moderate — Is rather deficient in measuring by the eye; with practice, 
m:»y do tolerably well in short, but fails in long distances. 

Small — Judges of relative size, etc., very iuaocurately. 

Very Small — Can hardly distinguish mountains from molehills. 

27. WEIGHT — Balancing — Climbing — Shooting — Sense of Grav- 

ity — Located beneath the brow, next to Size. 

+ Very Large — You are remarkable for your skill in balancing, in de- 
termining and maintaining the center of gravity. 

Very Large — Has this power to a wonderful extent; easily learns to 
walk a rope, to climb as a sailor would, to balance on tiptoe, to hold a 
body in equipoise, to ride well. 

— Very Large — On very high places, you become dizzy-headed and 
puffer very unpleasant emotions, but you rarely miss your footing, or 
stumble, or fall. 

+ Large — You have a nice, intuitive perception of the laws of gravi- 
tation, hence you can maintain your balance easily and safely, even on 
high places. 

Large — Can walk on a high or narrow place ; hold a steady hand, 



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throw a stone or ball, and shoot straight : ride a fractious horse, etc., 
very well. 

—Large — You can maintain your balance very well, even on a high 
place ; are endowed with a fair, intuitive perception of the laws of grav- 
itation. 

+ Full —Keeps his center of gravity well, but ventures little. 

Full — Have naturally very fair ability to balance, but you hardly ex- 
ercise this faculty enough to develope it. 

—Full — You shrink from climbing' high, dangerous places, for you 
get dizzy-headed, and suffer from painful and indescribable emotions 
there. 

Average — Have only a tolerably nice, but very accurate sense of 
weight, balance. Have rather a vague idea of the laws of gravitation. 

—Average — Balances himself very well in ordinary cases, yet has no 
great natural talent in this respect. 

Moderate — Can not maintain your balance very well on a high place ; 
not much of the ability to climb, to equipoise, to fling a stone. 

—Moderate — Maintains his center of gravity, etc., rather poorly. 

Small — You could not balance yourself on a high place, but would be 
likely to become dizzy, " and topple headlong down." 

28, COL OH — Perception of Color, Shades, and Tints — Located 
in the middle of the Brow. 

Very Large — Has taste and talent for comparing, arranging, ming- 
ling, applying, and recollecting colors; is delighted with paintings. 

— Very Large — Are remarkably sensitive to fine colois. If you were 
a painter, would be a colorist, and delight in Titian. 

Large — Your eye is very sensitive to fine blendings of colors, so much 
so as to be pained by violent contrasts, or strong mixtures. You delight 
in delicate tints and shades, and hence will love to contemplate fine 
paintings. 

—Large — "Would, with due practice, color nicely, paint well. 

+Full — You can judge of colors tolerably well, and can remember 
them when you try, and are pleased by a proper blending of them. 

Full — You might, by practice and discipline of the eye, attain much 
success in coloring, in painting, but, without such discipline will not be 
sensitive to the more delicate tinges, and hues, and colors. 

—Full — With practice, compares and judges of colors well; without 
it does not excel. 

+ Average — You take some interest and pleasure in colors but not 
much ; are not apt to notice the nicer blendings of the more delicate 
hues. 

Average — With practice in coloring, you might attain some success, 
but not great skill; might learn to paint houses, ships, wagons, signs, etc. 
— Average — Can discern and recollect colors, yet seldom notices them. 
Moderate — Aided by practice, can discern and compare colors, yet 
owes less to nature than art ; seldom notices colors unless obiiged to, and 
then soon forgets them. 

—Moderate — Are not very apt to observe colors, unless they are strong, 
or in glaring contrast. You seldom notice the color of garments. 

Small — Seldom observes the color of one's hair, eyes, dress, etc. ; can 
not describe them by what they wear, or compare colors apart; hardly 
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Very Small — Can tell white from black, but do little more. 

29. ORDER — Method — System. — Located near the outer angle of 
the brow, next to Color. 

-f Very Large — Is very precise and particular to have every little tiling 
in its place ; literally tormented by disorder; is fastidious. 

Very Large — Has a place lor things, and things in their places: can 
find even in the dark, what he alone uses: is systematic ; annoyed by 
d sorder. 

— Very Large — Are very much annoyed at disorder and. irregularity, 
at interruption or disturbance of your affairs. A little thing out of place 
frets you. 

-{-Large — You should restrain order, should give yourself more ease, 
freedom, naturalness, abandon; should learn to let things slide. 

Large — Are rather formal, stiff, prim, precise, punctilious. Cultivate 
naturalness, childlike simplicity, a::d freedom in action, behavior. 

— Large — Are very regular, tidy, systematic, orderly and precise in all 
your arrangements — what some would call '"old maidish." 

-{-Full — You like to see things in their place, and take much pains to 
put and keep them there, though none too much ; are generally rather 
orderly. 

Full — Like to see things neat, tasty, and prettj^, but you are not very 
regular nor systematic in arranging them. Not so orderly as tasty. 

—Full — You like to see things in order, and if you have control of 
others, may induce them to keep them so, but not very apt to do it 
yourself. 

+ Average — In some things you are quite orderly, and particular, but 
in others, such as you deem less important, you are lax and indifferent. 

Average — Appreciates order, yet not enough to keep it. 

— Average — You like well enough to see things in their places, but do 
r.ot care a great deal about it, do not trouble yourself much about dis- 
order. 

Moderate — Are rather untidy, careless, and disorderly ; should cul* 
tivate order, system, arrangement. 

—Moderate — Likes, but does not keep order ; allows confusion. , 
Small or Very Small— Is nearly destitute of order and system. ! 

80. CALCULATION— Mental Reckoning— Numbers— Located 
at the external angle of the Brow. 

-*- Very Large — Has an intuitive faculty of reckoning even compli- 
cated sums of figures in his head: delights in it. 

Very Large — Can add, subtract, divide, etc., in your head with facility 
and correctness; become a rapid accountant, delight and excel in 
arithmetic. 

-{-Large — You succeed more than ordinarily well in the use of num- 
bers; could multiply divide, add, subtract, and count correctly, easily 
and rapidly. 

Large — Take delight in mathematical computations, in statistics. 

— Large — You would succeed excellently well in the higher mathe* 
matics. 

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Full — You succeed in the use of numbers, as in adding, subtracting, 
counting, etc., in the higher mathematics, but are not remarkable for 
ability nor genius in this way. 

—Full — You would succeed much better in the higher mathematics, in 
geometry, trigonometry, than in the ground rules of arithmetic. You 
would s-icceed in the abstruse mathematics, as algebra, better than in 
the more practical and every day use of numbers. 

+ Average — You would succeed fairly in the use of numbers, if you 
found it necessary to study and use them, but you will hardly delight 
in it. 

Average — Show some ingenuity in finding out ways for the solution 
of mathematical problems, for attaining the sum total, but you are not 
very apt at the mere use of numbers, as in multiplying, dividing, etc. 

—Average — If you find it necessary to use figures much, you will 
learn them fairly well, but otherwise, will show but little ability in this 
direction. 

Moderate — Are not apt in the use of numbers, in multiplying, add- 
ing, subtracting, dividing, counting, remembering how many, nor in any- 
thing depending upon a nice and ready appreciation of numbers ; by prac- 
tice and rules, may reckon figures quite well. 

—Moderate — Does sums in his head rather slowly and inaccurately. 

Small — Are not free nor easy in multiplying, dividing, adding, sub- 
tracting, counting, nor in any way using or remembering numbers. 

— Small— Is dull and incorrect in adding, dividing, etc. ; dislikes it. 

Very Small — Can hardly count, much less go farther. 

31. LOCALITY — Direction — Desire to Travel and Study Geo- 
graphy — Located each side of Eventuality, over Size and 
Weight. 

+ Very Large — Never forgets the looks, location, or geography of any 
place, or any thing, you have ever seen ; are even passionately fond of 
travelling, scenery, geography, etc. You can find your way easily and 
readily, in strange places. 

Very Large — Have an insatiable desire to travel. 

+ Large — Have a very retentive memory of the localities you have vi- 
sited, and of the objects you have seen. You love to travel. 

Large — Recollect distinctly the looks of places, where you saw things, 
etc. ; seldom lose yourself, even in the dark ; have a strong desire to trav- 
el, see places, etc. 

+Full — You remember well the places you see, the localities of 
objects. 

Full — Although not remarkably apt at finding your way in new or 
strange places, 3'ou have a great desire to traA r el, to see the world. 

—Full — Remembers places well, yet is liable to lose himself in a city 
or forest; ordinarily shows no deficiency; seldom loses himself. 

+ Average — Have a lair though not excellent, recollection of places. 

Average — Have a desire to travel, to see strange countries, but if left 
to 3 r our own guidance only, would be very apt to lose yourself. 

—Average — Do not bear well in mind the points of the compass, but 
when you travel, are apt to get ' turned round." 

Moderate — You have not a very distinct nor retentive memory of 
places, localities, tiie relations of objects, the pon.ts of the compass. 



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— Moderate — Recollects places rather poorly ; sometimes gets lost. 
Small — You have but a very feeble recollection of localities. 
Very Small — Have little geographical or local knowledge ; seldom ob- 
serve where you go, or find your way back. 



LITERARY FACULTIES. 



Liro-e 





power to recall 
it with fluency . 



These collect information, re- 
member history, anecdotes, matters 
of fact, and knowledge in general ; 
they impart also the knowledge and 
recollection of words and the power 
to write and speak. These may be 
deficient while both the perceptive 
and reasoning faculties are strong, 
and the person will be scientific and 
philosophical, but will not have the 
his knowledge with clearness and rapidity, or to express 
rid precision. 

Large — Youperc ive and remember the actions, incidents, and events 
which take place : treasure up historical information; and collect facts for 
the reasoning powers to scan, reflect upon, and investigate; can exe- 
cute well, and show off to good advantage; great scholastic ability; 
much literary taste. 

Very Large — Have a remarkable memory; great facilities for 
quiring knowledge, and general information ; should bo well informe 
not learned, and very intelligent ; are capable of becoming an excellent 
scholar; have a great passion for literary pursuits ; a remaikably know- 
ing mind. 

Full or Average — Have a general recollection of leading events, 
remarkable occurrences, and interesting particulars ; apt to forget de- 
tails ; rather fond of history and literature ; could make a ready scholar 
by proper culture. 

Moderate or Small — Have an ordinary memory; no taste for history 
or literature. 



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LITERARY RETEMVES. 




81. EVENTUALITY— Memory of Facts— Historical Power— 
Located in the middle of the forehead, above Individuality. 
Yery Large — Never forgets any occurrence, even though it is trifling; 
has a craving; thirst for information and experiment; literally devours 
books, newspapers, etc. ; commands an astonishing amount of in- 
formation. 

— Very Large — Your memorj of events is remarkably retentive. 



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-{-Large — Hare a clear and retentive memory of historical facts, general 
news, what you have seen, heard, read, etc., even in detail. 

Large. — You could learn well anything pertaining to history. 

—Large — Your memory is slow to get, but sure to hold. 

+Full — Recollects leading events, and interesting particulars, and has 
b good memory of occurrences, } r et forgets less important details. 

Full — You get an idea very readily, and are apt at committing, but 
you soon forget again. Your memory of facts, stories, events, circum- 
stances, etc., is very fair, when you try to remember, but you are too in- 
different to try. 

— Full — Your memory of events was once very fair, but it is fading. 
You remember much more distinctly what happened many years ago, 
than what happened lately. 

+ Average — You remember very Avell what interests you much, but of 
that in which you take less interest, you are apt to be forgetful. . 

Average — You sometimes complain of want of memory in reading, 
etc., where it is really not at fault, but where the defect is want of at- 
tention. 

—Average — Your cares and trials are killing your memory. Failure of 
health, or use of tobacco, or trouble of the brain or nervous system, or 
some such physical cause is impairing your memory. 

Moderate — Recollects generals, not details; is rather forgetful. 

—Moderate — Your memory of facts, incidents, circumstances, stories, 
narratives, etc., is not very retentive but rather treacherous and poor. 

Small — Yours is a very treacherous and unreliable memory of events. 

Very Small — Has no memory ; forgets everything. 

33, TIME — Dates — LTour, Day, Week, Year — Located above the 
middle of the brow, beside Locality. 

Very Large — Remembers with wonderful accuracy the time of occur- 
rences; is punctual; tells the time of day. 

— Very Large — Have an extraordinarily retentive memory of dates. 
-rzLarge — You have a more than ordinarily good memory of dates. Can 

beat time to music accurateby and well. 

Large — Tells dates, appointments, ages, time of day well. 
Full — Your memory of dates is very fair, but not the best. 
/ Average — Notices and remembers dates, times, etc., fairly. 

-\-Moderate — Your remembrance of the time at which anything 00- 
curred, whether after or before any other occurrence, is not good. 
Moderate — Has poor memory of dates, time, when. 
Small — Forgets dates, the time things took place. 

— Small — You have little idea of the flight of time. 
Very Small — Apt to forget his own age and other things. 

34. TUNE — Sense of Harmony, Tone, Melody, Music — Located 

between the outer angles of the eye and Ideality. 
Very Large — Learns tunes by hearing them sung once or twice ; is 
iterally enchanted by good music; shows intuitive skill, and spends much 
time in making it ; sings from the heart, and with melting pathos. You 
are very fond of the passional, martial music. 

— Very Large — Are passionately fond of music, of melody, of harmony. 
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+ Large — Are very fond of music, and you have a fine ear, and can 
-3as;ly learn the tunes you hear, and will take delight in reproducing 
them. 

Large — Easily catches tunes; learns to sing and play on instruments 
by rote; delights in singing; has a correct musical ear. 

+ Full — Are fond of music, and are much influenced by it, and with 
proper culture, might become a good singer, or player, or perhaps both. 

Full — Are very fond of music, perhaps passionately so, and have a 
very good taste in that way, but not much skill in making it. 

—Full — With proper training and practice, you might attain success in 
instrumental music, but perhaps not so good in vocal. 

Average — With proper discipline, } r ou might learn to sing or play 
from notes, and mechanically, but will not be apt to attain excellence in 
music. 

—Average — Are quite fond of music, but you will not be likely Xo at- 
tain skill in making it. 

Moderate — You are not very fond of music, nor will yon be apt to at- 
tain skill in producing it, yet, with culture, might succeed. 

—Moderate — Aided by notes and practice, may sing, yet it will be me- 
chanically ; lacks that soul and feeling which reaches the heart. 

Small — Learns to sing or play tunes either by note or rote with great 
difficulty; sings mechanically, and without emotion or effect. 

Very Small — Can hardly discern one tune or note from another. 

l§, LANGUAGE — Communicativeness — Desire and Ability to 
Talk — Located bade of and a little above the Eyes ; crowds 
them out. 

-f Very Large — Has by nature astonishing command of words, copious- 
ness and eloquence of expression, and verbal memory; quotes with ease ; 
is an incessant talker; has too many words. 

Very Large — Are a free, easy, fluent, ready talker, seldom, if ever 
wanting for words to express your ideas and sentiments: Take great de- 
light in an eloquent speech, in copiousness of language. You ought to 
be a fine conversationalist, rich full and free. You take pleasure in 
talking to yourself at times, in reciting verse or prose. With proper cul- 
ture and discipline you might be a fine public speaker. 

— Very Large — You have such a desire to speak when excited, that 
you sometimes let your the ughts out too fast and far, and afterwards 
regret it. - 

+ Large — You could learn languages easily and readily, and use them 
too. Might be a fine linguist. 

Large— Are a free, easy, ready, fluent talker and speaker. 

— Large — You would, with preparation and practice, Write finely, 
easily and freely, but you are not quite so ready in speech, in con- 
versation. 

+Full — You are tolerably free in your use of language ; not remark- 
ably so. Speak with directness, terseness, force, and vigor of expression, 
but you do 'not use many words; do not incline to redundancy. 

Full — With proper practice and culture, you would write well, but 
you are not so apt, so f:ee and easy, in conversation, in speech ; have a 
great desire, an intense ambition, to be a public speaker. 

—Full — You speak quite freely when you are with a common every- 



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day friend, but when in large companies, yon hesitate and want for words 
A verage Your language is not sufficiently free and easy to express 
your sentiments readily in conversation, nor as a public speaker; yet with 
practice, ana discipline, you might write well. 

— Average— You speak rapidly, when excited, but you use few 
words, and they are rather dry, and inexpressive, and meagre; are am- 
bitious to be a public speaker, but you have not language enough to suc- 
ceed to your satifaction. 

+ Moderate — You are not very free nor easy in your expressions, nor 
apt in your use of language. Your words aie dry. 

Moderate — When excited, you endeavor to speak faster than your 
words will come, and hencj you hesitate, appearing to stammer. 

—Moderate — You have a good idea of expression, but defect in either 
organs of speech or hearing, prevents your attaining the sounds of words. 

Small — Often hesitates for words ; employs too few ; may write well, 
and be a critical linguist, but cannot be an qasy fluent speaker. 

— Small — Employs few words, and those common-plnce ; in speaking, 
hesitates much ; is barren in expression ; commits slowly. 

Very Small — Can hardly remember or use words at all, or read. 

reasomg'°faculties. 

Large. Tuese give an orignating, philoso- 

phizing, investigating, penetrating Small* 
cast of mind, a desire to ascertain 
causes, effects, and abstract relations, 
to originate, invent, contrive, com- 
bine, classify, analyze and discrimi-' 
nate. — Located above the Perceptives 
in the central and upper forehead, con- 
stitute the store house of the mind 
and Jabratory of the soul. Give scho- 
lastic ability. Philosophical knowl- 
edge and intellectual power. Reason, idiot. 
think, investigate laws and principles; contrive, create and originate ideas. 

Large or Yery Large — Has superior judgment ; great depth and 
strength of mind : ability to acquire, retain and communicate knowledge. 
Is a good counsellor, and a profound thinker. With other conditions fa- 
vorable can rise to pre-eminence. 

Full or Average — Possesses fair capacities of the kind above de- 
scribed ; other conditions being favorable with cultivation and assistance, 
can rise to distinction. 

Moderate or Small — Is incapable of planning or reasoning correctly, 
may improve by culture and execute well under the direction of others. 

36. CASUALTY— Reason — Traces causes and effects. — Located in 
the upper part of the forehead, outside of Comparison. 

+ Very Large — Is endowed with a deep, strong, original, 
comprehensive mind, powerful reasoning faculties, great 
Vigor and energy of thought, first-rate judgment, and a gi- 
gantic intellect. 

Very Large — Plans well ; can think clearly and closely ; 
is always inquiring into the why and the loherefore — the 
causes and explanations of thing* ; always gives and requires tut reason: 






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has by nature excellent judgment, good ideas, and strong mind. etc. ; are 

always wondering why things are thus and so. 

— Very Large — Have an extraordinarily deep, cause inquiring mind. 
You have a great disposition to reason, to wonder why and wherefore, to 
trace out the causes of actions or phenomera, 

+ Large — Are very apt to theorize, plot, and plan, and you take de- 
light in abstractions, in abstruse studies, deep problems. 

Large — If your chances and culture are good, you will be quite a deep 
thinker, otherw se, will only be known for a generally good jndgment. 

—Large— Have a plain, cause-inquiring turn of mind; rather° a solid 
judgment, and tolerably practical withal; disposition to investigate. 

Full — Adapts means to ends well; has an active desire to ascertain 
causes, yet not a deep, original, cause-discovering and applying mind. 

—Full — Have very fair ability and inclination to trace causes to their 
effects, and effects to their causes — to reason. 

-r Average — Glean knowledge readily, and criticise opinions, and prin- 
ciples, and theories, closely ; but do not reason deeply. 

Average — You like to know the why of occurrences, theories, etc , 
but you do not trouble yourself, greatly to ascertain them. 

— Average — You ask many questions about the how and wherefore of 
things, but you are not a very deep thinker; have some, but no great, abil- 
ity to plan and reason. 

+ Moderate — Are rather slow of comprehension; deficient in adapting 
means to ends ; have not good ideas or judgment. 

Moderate — You ask many questions about the how, and even the 
why. of incidents, and occurrences, and theories, but you do not reason 
dt eply. 

—Moderate — You do not reason well from cause to effect. 
Small — Have a weak, imbecile mind: cannot contrive or think. 
Yery Small — Little idea of causation : is a natural fool. 

87. COMPARISON'— Analogy— To Criticise— See Difference, 
etc. — Located in the center of the upper forehead, between the 
organs of Casuality. 

S; Yery Large— Are endowed with an extraordinary amount 
of critical acumen ; analytical, comparing, and illustrating 
— Very Large — Have a happy talent for comparing, illustrat- 
ing, criticizing, arguing from similar cases, discriminating be- 
tween what is and is not analogous, or in point, classifying phe- 
nomena, and thereby ascertaining their laws, etc. 

Large. — You take pleasure, perhai s delight in criticising analytically, 
in finding the faults and flaws, and maybe the perfections of things. 

Large. — Are very apt to institute comparisons between one thing and 
another, to trace out analogies, similarities, dissimilarities. Have some- 
thing of a disposition to criticise, and dissect. 

—Large — Are apt to use the words like and unlike, in writing or speak- 
ing, to use the comparative or superlative degree. Have a good eye for 
physical comparisons. You could tell very readily which of two bodies 
was the longer or shorter, or higher or lower, or larger or smaller. 

Full — You appreciate fine comparisons, =md sometimes originate ap- 
propriate ones; are tolerably apt at analyzing and reasoning trom 
analogy. 



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—Full — Illustrates, discriminates, etc., well but not remarkably so. 
Average — Perceives striking analogies; illustrates tolerably well. 
— Average — You take some interest and pleasure iu fine comparisons. 
Moderate — Are not very apt in tracing analogies, similarities. 
—Moderate — May discern obvious similarities, yet overlook others. 
Small — You seldom recognize similarities or dissimilarities. 
Very Small — Are almost destitute of this power. 

C. HUMAN NATURE— To Judge of Character— Physiognomy. 
— Located above Comparison, in the center of the front head, 
mm + Very Large — Perceives, as if by intuition, the character and 
'M*^ motives of men from their physiognomy, conversation, etc.; is 
,'«^jL suspicious, and seldom deceived ; naturally understands human 
lv\ \S nature - 

iJlW v Very Large — You generally read human character, and hu- 
man motives very correctly, only that you take people to be quite as bad 
as they are; are jealous and suspicious of the motives and conduct of 
others. 

— Very Large — You delight in studying human character. 

+ Large — Are apt to decide, on short acquaintance, as to the character 
of those you meet, and are seldom mistaken in any important point. 

Large — You lika to study character, and to observe what different 
persons would do, or how they would act, in different circumstances. 

—Large — On entering the presence of auother, you quickly and in- 
stinctively and intuitively understand his mood or tone of feeling. Are 
apt to make up your mind at or.ce on seeing and being introduced to a 
stranger, as to whether yOu would like him or not. 

+FaXL—hx the business affairs of life, you read men closely but in de- 
termining the nicer, finer poetic shades, you are apt to err. 

Full — You read human nature, men's motives and characters, toler- 
ably closely and well, but not remarkably so. 

— Full— Are very quick to decide as to whether you would like or dis- 
like a stranger. 

+ Average — You take some interest and pleasure in the observation 
and study of character, but you are no great adept in that way. 

Average — You are governed in your estimate of people, more by feel- 
ing than philosophy. 

Moderate or Small— Seldom suspects others : is easily imposed upon, 
learns human nature slowly; does not know well how to take men. 

Experimentiveness — Desire to experiment ; love of new contrivances, 
originality ; ability to discover unknown principles, leads to mechanism ;new 
inventions. 

-Perfectiveness — To improve, pla% and execute in a poetic style. 

Discretion— Expediency, rectitude, practical, moral wiU— Located be- 
tween Cautiousness and Conscientiousness. 

Migrativeness — Disposition to change, migrate ; to undertake distant, 
new and doubtful enterprises. 

Imperativeness — Desire to command, lead, direct others. 

Credentiveness — Confidence in what is said or written. 

SubmissivenbSS— Destre to submit, conform and obey usages and customs. 

Criticism— Desire to dissect, criticise, and expose inconsistency. 

NatTJSALNESS— Ability to see the relation of things, study nature. 



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KNOW AND BE TRUE TO THYSELF. 




IMPROVED SYSTEM OF PHRENOLOGY. 



PRACTICAL CLASSIFICATION" AND NATURAL GROUPING OF 
THE PHRENO-0 RGANS. 

A careful study of the above cut and preceding pages is necessary to 
understand our improved system of mental philosophy. 

Nature classifies all her works into orders, genera, and species. 

The brain is naturally divided into three classes of organs, which cor- 
respond in functions to three divisions of the body, viz: 

DIRECTIVES, IPSEALS, AND SOCIALS. 

The anterior lobe of the brain with the external senses in the face con- 
stitute the Directive class. 

The middle lobe of the brain with the nutritive organs in the neck, chest, 
and abdomen constitute the Ipseal class. 

The posterior lobe of the brain with the posterior lower part of the body 
constitute the Social class. 



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We find a divine trinity in all things. 

We may compare this classification of the mental organism to the colora 
in lights, notes in music, or zones of earth. 

^ T HE Directive Intellect or 

forehead gives judgment, en- 
lightens and tempers the mind 
as the temperate zones do the 
climate, enabling man to become 
a productive, perfective, devel- 
oping creator. 

To Colture. — Think, studv, 
read, write, travel, join in dis- 
cussion ; hear lectures, and as- 
sociate with the intelligent ; ex- 
ercise the mind in every possi- 
ble way ; eat less ; study and 
meditate much. 

To Restrain. — If intellect is 
not restrained, it will consume 
the body ; the tree of life will 
grow all to top, and fall for want 
of roots or trunk ; keep up bal- 
ance, cultivate the physical en- 
ergies, vitality, muscles, and 
back brain ; live in your affec- 
tions and love nature; throw the head back, walk erect; expand the lungs, 
develop the chest ; breathe deeply, eat heartily, and think less ; travel 
and recreate, learn from observation and real life ; be much in the open air 
and sunlight; avoid mental excitement and close study. 

The Ipseal Fac- 
ulties correspond 
to the frigid zones. 
Located around and 
above the ears. 
When large and ac- 
tive they chill and freeze up the 
love and sympathy of the soul, cre- 
ating a cold, contracted, selfish, 
penurious, parsimonious, and mi- 
serly spirit. 

To Culture. — Be diligent in bus- 
iness, study the fine arts, commerce, 
trade ; invent and speculate ; strive 
to perfect and enrich yourself; at- 
tend to the wants of body and 
mind ; look well to your own inter, 
est. 

To Restrain and Control.—. 
Quite difficult. Man is a selfish 
being. " The love of money is the 
root of all evil." Strive to obtain 
the true riches, those that cannot 
Avoid trade, speculation, covetousness, and 





small ipseals. 



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the society of the miserly, 
pirations. 



Cultivate the social affections and directive as- 




Hamilton, author of the constitution. 



The Social Impulses correspond 
to the torrid zone in creating a 
luxuriant growth of every virtue, 
emotion, and passion, enlarging 
the heart, quickening aspiration, 
inspiration, love, and affection, ex- 
panding the mind, multiplying the 
species, developing and perfecting 
H| the character of m-m. 
&\ To Culturk. — Be loving, social, 
« and devout ; let vour soul flow out 
: to God and man, and all intelli- 
gent beings ; be communicative, 
earnest, aAvake to the felicity and in- 
describable enjoyments of conjugal, 
social, and spiritual communion ; 
make friends ; link your destiny 
with others ; unite with Church 
and State ; aspire to the imperish- 
able honors of the kingdom of God 
on earth and in heaven. 

To Restrain. — D well alone ; 
keep out of society ; go into the 
country ; muse and commune with 
Nature ; think and study ; confine 
yourself to work and business, or in the closet with books ; take as little 
interest as possible in family, government, or religion ; attend to yourself, 
to the enriching of your own soul, filling your pocket, or feasting the 
body ; be a hermit, a miser, an epicure, so far as you can. 

TWELVE PRIMITIVE GROUPS OF MENTAL FACULTIES. 

Each class of organs embraces 
four distinct groups of indivi- 
dual faculties, that co-operate 
and centralize in one controlling 
organ, which exerts a magnetic, 
modifying, and inspiring influ- 
ence upon the rest, like the sun 
in the solar system. 

These magnetic centers have 
their poles in the face, and form 
the features, and lie at the 
foundation of the great science 
of Physiognomy. Through these 
the Phreno-Organs commune 
with external nature, and make 
themselves manifest to the world 
of mind and matter. 

We have analyzed, illustrated 
and located these twelve groups 
in the above cut and preceding 
pages (See Chart and Com- 




HARMONIOUS DEVELOPMENT. 



AND COMPASS OF LIFE. 



Ill 



pnss, pages 38 to 45.) These groups of brain-organs may oe compared to 
the constellations of the zodiac, divisions of time, rudiments of science, 
tribes of Israel, or apostles of Jesus, in their spiritual significance, which 
we shall endeavor to explain in our forthcoming work on Natural and Spir- 
itual Philosophy. 

HOW TO MODIFY, CULTURE, AND RESTRAIN THE FACULTIES- 
There is no*excellence without culture, education, and discipline. The 
suggestions given for the culture and discipline of the groups and classes 
will apply to the individual faculties. 

Genus First— Directive Class. 

PERCEPTIYES, RETEXTIVES, REFLECTtVES, INTUiTIYES. 

The Perceptive Faculties center in Observa- 
tion ; relate to sight and phenomena. Located 
around the eyes ; give expression to the brows, 
create practical talent, ability to see and know. 

To Culture. — Wake up, look, see, take notice 
of everything ; learn through the eyes, by obser- 
vation and experience; try to be practical ; let 
nothing escape your notice. Get a microscope; 
take cognizance of the smallest minutiae ; of forms, 
size, weight, color, order, and number; study the 
exact sciences ; accumulate facts and statistics ; 
travel; read narratives ; note down what you see 
and learn. 

To Restrain. — Be indifferent to surroundings; 
close the eyes and look within ; study, think, and 
meditate ; call into action the higher faculties of 
the mind, the more interior aspirations of the soul. 

Retentive Faculties, above the Pereeptives, center in Memory ; retain 
facts, treasure up ideas, create literary talent. When large, give fullness 
to the lower forehead. 

To Culture. — Study history, read narratives, travels ; note events, min- 
ute down every incident ; systematize your study ; be diligent and persist- 
ent in the cultivation of your memory ; trv to retain all you learn ; be wide 
awake to the innumerable phenomena of Nature ; treasure up in the mind 
every idea and occurrence noticed by the internal and external senses ; re- 
member this is the storehouse of the mind, source ol infinite wealth. You 
will be rich or poor in proportion as you culture or neglect these faculties. 

To Restrain. — Seldom necessary ; still, the mind may become burdened 
with details. It is only necessary to divert the attention from them. Cul- 
tivate other faculties of the mind ; pursue the opposite course suggested 
for their culture. 

The Reflectives center in Reasoyi ; give square- 
ness and fullness to the upp^r forehead ; relate to 
causes and effects, first principles, metaphysical sci- 
ence; creite philosophy and profound research ; throw 
the head forward, and give a meditative cast of counte- 
nance as seen m the accompanying portrait of Galileo. 

To Culture.— Meditate, think, reflect, study meta- 
phvsic ;1 wor s ; inquire into causes and effects ; search 
out fi -st principles ; pander upon the decpaud unfath- 
omable mysteries cf t!:e universe ; endeavor to give a 
reason for the hope that is within you ; see why things 
are thu.s and so. 




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To Restrain. — Gret out of the closet away from your laboratory ; direct 
your attention from abstract study, lest you derange the mind, become 
lost in thought and forget yourself; travel ; go into active business ^exer- 
cise your eyes and other faculties ; behold the beauties and wonders of Na- 
ture. 

The Intuitive Spiritual Faculties have their cen- 
ter in Godliness;, or the faculty of Faith, which, like 
the eye when single, fills the whole body full of light. 
So faith can be cultured to visions, enabling us to see, 
eye to eye, face to face, with our Maker, to hold com- 
munion with invisible intelligences and the infinite. 
Godliness is surrounded by the six other faculties which 
make up the spiritual group. 

To Culture. — Wrestle in the spirit with the angel 
of the Lord in the soul, hunger and thirst after right- 
eousness, and you will be filled. See Revelations, 3d : 
20th. Cultivate your spiritual gifts ; aspire after celes- 
tial, divine truth : watch and pray without ceasing till your eyes are open- 
ed to behold the beauties ot the interior hfc ; exercise all the higher facul- 
ties of the mind in every possible way ; do not so much as eat with unbe- 
lievers ; avoid everything of a gross, coarse, sensual nature ; live on fruits 
and the finer, purer meats ; follow Christ in every faculty; meditate upon 
the attributes of the divine mind ; never sere your conscience, nor rob your 
Soul, nor let anything prevent the growth of your spirit ; follow your high- 
est instincts, clearest conceptions of right ; notice your interior impressions, 
visions, and presentiments ; tune the harp of the soul to the celestial har : 
mony and music of heaven. 

To Restrain. — Blunt your finer sensibilities ; avoid religious excite- 
ment; eat heartily ; go out into earnest practical life ; come down into the 
physical and natural ; associate with the gross, coarse, and material ; re* 
member what is above you does not concern you. Many become luny on 
these points, and destroy their happiness and usefulness. 

Genus Second— Ipseal Class. 

CORPOREALS, EXECUTIVES, PRUDENTIALS, PERFECTIYES. 

The Ipseal Corporeals center f, i f0fSi 
in Appetite; relate to digestion ; 'fi^^g^^^ 
thicken the face; have their Ik$£ . 
poles in the cheeks; give i'ul- |j |& ff*ssgM^ 
ness to the same ; relate to the 
bolv and bodily wants. Ml^ir'C^flfSfH 
To Culture. — Eat and llJUk^W 
breathe; drink and enj y life; ~ f 

develope the body, lungs, stomach, and vital 
organs ; culture taste 

To Retrain. — Fast ; work and think; culti- 
vate the mind, soul, and spirit; be abstemious, 
industrious, studious. 

The Executives center in Exccutiveness.— 
Large. They are the steam-generators of the soul, the 

propelling power, the executives of the mind. 





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113 





To Culture. — Be forcible, resolute, energetic in all vou 
think, say, or do; protect and defend yourself, friends, and 
interest ; cultivate the war spirit ; read the histories of wars, 
trials, and difficulties of men. 

To Restrain. — Be a peaee-maker ; divert the mind from 
war ; pray for your enemies ; do good to them that hate r.nd 
despise you; render good for evil ; avoid strife and conten- 
tion ; be mild, gentle, passive. 

Vx- -—^^ The Prudentials center hi Prudence. — Avoid dif- 

**^-«5g^Jgg^ ficultv; prevent crime and disaster; foresee the evil, 
* flee from it. 

To Culture. — Look before you leap ; discretion is 
the better part of valor ; an ounce of prevention is 
worth ten pounds of cure ; watch and be sober ; be 
ever on the alert ; be silent and guarded, cunning 
and fox-like ; culture policy. 

To Restrain. — Be bold, feirless, frank, and candid, earnest and hon- 
est; despise deception and hypocrisy, duplicity and double-dealing; never 
procrastinate ; be less timid and cowardly ; culture a free, easy, communi- 
cative spirit. 

The Perfect: ves enter in Perfection, the beau-ideal of 
the soul. They are ever seeking to improve, perfect, and 
better the condition of things; to create; contrive and 
invent; establish heaven. 

To Culture. — Revel in the ideal, beautiful, and perfect ; 
picture to the mind the embodiment of all that is desira- 
ble in life, love, and the future ; culture perfectibility ; be 
pure and holy; avoid everything that tends to stifle the fine se isibilities 
of the mind; be true to the hig'ie-t conceptions. 

To Restrain. — Check the imagination and wild fancy; lay the founda- 
tion before you paint and finish ; attend to the realities and necessities of 
life ; live in the practical, real, and actual ; let poetry, fine arts, flowers, 
and elegancies alone; be solid, substantial. 

Genus Third— Social Class. 

PRO-CREATIVE, ORGANIZING, GOVERNING, DEVOTIONAL, SUB- 
MISSIVE. 

The Procreative rjrovp centers in Sexuality and 
physical life ; developes and perfects the love-nature ; 
has its poles in the Hps; relates to the creation of 
society, multiplication of the species ; fulfils the first 
commandment to multiply and replenish the earth, 
the desire to live and create life, move, and hsve a 
being ; gives' fulness and thickness to the nape of the neck, causes the 
head to project behind the ears. 

To Culture. — Struggle into being ; live a hearty, earnest life ; be active 
and diligent to improve and perfect your love-nature ; deve lop a hearty 
sexuality, tenacity of life ; mingle much with the opposite sex ; dwell on 
the jovs of Hymen ; the indescribable felicity of the physical heaven ; wed 
eavlv ; remember your future greatness depends much on the foundation 
you lay, the deep* affection of your nature, the lowest manifestation of 
heave i, harmony, and unspeakable joy. 

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secret vices, unrestrained passions, sensual indulgence, that undermine 
every virtue and sap the foundation of life ; flee from vice, obscene books 
and associates, every vile temptation that seeks your life; associate with 
the pure and good ; direct the attention to higher and holier enjoyments; 
bathe often in cold water, particularly the back of the head. 

The Establishing, Organizing Group centers in Home, 
love; creates love, sociality, and patriotism ; lays the founda- 
tion of society, home, and country.- 

To Culture. — Concentrate and focalize the energies upon 
one object, place, and purpose; strive to build up a family; 
maintain country ; create society ; patronize and encourage 
h^r-^ social organizations of every kind, such as family, Church, 
and State ; be as friendly and loveable as possible; avoid the negative and 
neutral ; work to redeem and perfect the race. 

To Restrain — Break out; travel; think upon the advantages and 
beauties of other places, the superiority of other homes and countries ; re- 
member you deprive yourself of many improvements, innumerable advan- 
tages and enjoyments, by contracting and confining the mind too much ; 
awake to the broad, wide world, its innumerable opportunities and chances 
for improvement, enjoyment, and proHt. 

The Governing Organs 
center in Self; give dignity, 
>^/-\. stability, and controlling 
power; relate to govern- 
^fV\ ment, society as a whole, 
£5 all organizations of Church and State. 
Wjj To Culture. — Dwell upon the necessity and 
^ importance of divine government, the utility 
"V and advantage of social organizations; magni- 

seek power, fame, 
•igilant, firm, and in- 
purpose ; try to lead, direct, and 
control ; be independent, self-reliant, and dignified. 

To Restrain. — Pursue the opposite course from the one suggested 
above; remember humility is one of the greatest virtues, that you are ego- 
tistical, tyrannical, and wilful, and over-estimate your own powers ; study 
the character of your superiors, and imitate their virtues. 

The Devotional Submissive Faculties center in 
Adoration ; ; create a desire to worship the supe- 
. i)r and supreme; submit to the divine order and 
present conditiou of things ; open the flood-gates of 
religious emotions ; bring the soul to the Judge of 
quick and dead; they are the foundation of religious and spiritual life ; 
create unearthly, spiritual wants. 

To Culture.— Study theology ; practise prayerful meditation, spiritual 
devotion ; dwell upon the endless joys and grandeur of heaven, the wis- 
dom, majesty, and justice of God ; seek salvation and eternal life, free and 
constant communion with the spirit-world ; remember this life is but a 
shadow, a temporal and transitory state ; study the Scriptures and spiritual 
books. 

To Restrain*. — Study the w T orks of atheists, deists, and pantheists; be 
natural and material; avoid religious excitement; recreate; divert the 




n! // fy your own importance; s 
notoriety, and office; be vigi 
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SHAKSPEARE. 



attention from wild, hiring, and immaterial notions ; eat heartily and work 
hard ; remember prayer and fasting facilitates spiritual development. 

Configurations of thk 
Head. — A symmetrical head 
should be so shaped that the 
top of the ear is precisely in the 
center of the space from the 
most prominent point of the 
forehead to that on the back 
side of the head. A head of 
this shape shows a well-bal- 
anced disposition ; and the per- 
son owning it has enough ani- 
mal energy in the rear to keep 
in play the intellectual faculties 
in front. Such a person, if he 
have the right-shaped head in 
other respects, is generally in- 
telligent, industrious, and thrif- 
ty. A person with a full brain 
in front, and little or no promi- 
nence in the head behind the 
ears, may be smart enough, but is never active or energetic. There are a 
great many talented people with this peculiarity of brain. They have all 
the necessary qualifications to make them great geniuses, but lack animal 
energy. A person whose head is prominpnt in the center of his forehead 
always has a good memory ; and if his eyes bulge out large and round, he 
will ma' e an excellent public speaker or writer. One whose eyebrows 
nearest the root of the nose are very prominent has great perceptive fac- 
ulties, a quick understanding, etc. A person whose forehead is wide from 
one side to the other, and swells out with a prominence on each side, gen- 
erally has original ideas, and seldom imitates anybody else. If the promi- 
nence extend back toward the top of the ear, he is undoubtedly an original 
wit, and probably a poet. Many people imagine that a high forehead is 
always a mark of intellect. It is a popular error. I have known invete- 
rate rogues and thieves to have high and prominent foreheads. It is the 
shape of the forehead, connected with other peculiarities of the brain, that 
marks the genius. Some men of a very high order of talent have low fore- 
heads. The moral faculties are developed in the top of the head. A per- 
son with prominent brain from forehead to crown you may judge to be be- 
nevolent, conscientious, and possessing much eelf-respect and dignity. The 
selfish propensities are at the sides of the head, such as caution, secrecy, 
and love of money and power. A man may have a tolerably prominent 
head on top, very fair mental faculties in front, with pretty good energy in 
the rear; and yet, if he have a predominance of these side organs, particu- 
larly those of seci'etiveness and acquisitiveness, behind the ear, he will 
probably be a genteel rogue or swindler. The low and sneaking thieve3 
have the side organs, without much development of the intellectual or 
moral ones as above described. A vain man or woman will have a high 
crown. A long head from front to rear indicates talent and affection. Nature 
classifies all her works into orders, genera, and species. Form constitutes 
her great base of this classification. She always does up similar charac- 
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form. And since the brain is confessedly the organ of the mind, its spe- 
cial form must, of course, correspond with, the special traits of character. 
In short, the correspondence between form and character is absolute and 
universal — on a scale at once the broadest and most minute possible. 

SlGXS OV LONGEVITY. A 

positive way of testing youv 
powers of longevity is by mea- 
suring the base of the brain. 
Pass a cord around the head 
from the corner of one eye to 
the other, over the most prom- 
inent place on the back of the 
head. Measure the distance 
from the cord to the ear-hole. 
If an inch or over, accidents 
excepted, you will live to a 
good old age; if three-fourths 
of an inch, you stand a fair 
chance to b^ old ; if half an 
inch, you are in danger of dy- 
ing young — a light sickness 
will carry you off ; less than 
half an inch shows that the 
person is undoubtedly short- 
lived. The base of the brain 
is the seat of vitality ; and you can count upon your vitality and tenaci'y 
of life as above. Persons with good and very strong teeth generally live 
to be old. If the lines in your hand are strongly marked and of a good 
pink color, it is a sign you will live to a good old age. Those of middle 
stature, with a full chest — that is, a chest thick through from breastbone 
to back — are usually long-lived. 

The more perfect and harmonious the organization, the more compact 
and enduring the constitution, mixed and blended the temperaments, as 
seen in the above portraits, the greater the longevity. The mental and 
spiritual should predominate, in the order of their creaiion. over the animal 
and passional. Aged persons are generally hard thinkers and workers, 
with a free, easy, though economized flow of vitality, and generally plump, 
full and round-featured in youth and manhood. Spherical forms* are self- 
protecting, and meet with less obstacles than angular, ill-made organisms. 

The elephant, whose features are ever- fuli and even, 
lives for hundreds of years. To live long, one must 
be contented, cheerful, and happy, aspiring after, 
and breathing in the divine influx, from the source 
of all life, whose creative energies animate the won- 
derful complex machinery of mind and body devel- 
oping superhuman powers of endurance, creating an innate desire for eter 
nal life. To prolong life, one should culture his deficiencies, mingle with 
opposite temperaments and kindred spirits ; age with youth. Teachers 
who mingle much with the young are oUcn long-lived. The judicious cul 
ture of every faculty is indispensable to symmetrical character, correct 
conceptions, or length of days. 




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NEWLY-DISCOVERED FACULTIES AND POLES OF THE VITAL 
ORGAN'S. 

The face and fe itures indicate the condition of braia and body. The 
stomach-poles are located opposite the double teeth in the centre of the 
cheek. Those of the heart immediately beneath. When these are healthy 
and vigorous, the cheeks are full, the lower jaw massive, and vice versa. 
The poles of the liver and lungs are located in the temple, and over the 
cheek-bone. When healthy and harmonious, the temples are full, the 
chejk-bones large, and fully equal to the lower part of the face. The more --, 
they predominate over the latter, the more the inclination and desire for J 
pure air and out-door exercise. The temperament becomes spiritual and 
arterial in proportion as these predominate. When the temples are 
sunken, and a hectic glow is on the upper part of the cheek, the individual 
is consumptive and bilious, irritable, spleeny, and rapidly fading away. 
When the mind is absorbing, exhausting, and devouring the body, the 
vital energies of every part of the physical system are conscripted to supply 
their insatiable demands; the individual does not relish food, because the 
involuntary organs of digestion cannot command sufficient vital magnet- 
ism to digest it, and frequently forgets to breathe save the deep interior 
bre ith of spiritual life. The soul seems to be even anxious to take its 
flight. Such is the dual nature and wonderful mechanism of man. In 
proportion as one part predominates, the other becomes weakened, until 
the stronger monopolizes and controls the life forces, like vigorous plants 
overshadowing and absorbing the elements from the smaller. Hence 
the necessity of care, culture, and discrimination, in the proper upbuilding 
of the temple of man. 

ANALYSIS OF SOME OF THE NEWLY-DISCOVERED ORGANS. 

Love. — The attractive instincts. Life aud energy of the soul. Essence 
of every faculty 

Affinity.— Attraction, intimacy, promiscuous caressing of congenial spirits. 
Sociality. — Desire to commune, associate, exchange thought, &c. 
Application. — Patience, ability to bear and forbear, centralize the mind. 
Emulation. — Rivalry, desire to compete, excel, surpass, and supersede. 
. Prudence. — Forethought, prudential judgment. To avoid disaster. 

Self-Reliance. — Confi- 
dence, self-respect, dignity, 
manliness, independence. 

Will-power. — The con- 
trolling element, interior 
mental force, weight of 
character, spiritual power, 
and magnetic element fo- 
calized. 

Persistency. — Perseve- 
rance, tenacity of purpose, 
ability to surmount diffi- 
culties and obtain one's 
desires, chipf element of 
success. 

P r i n e. — Haughtiness, 
egotism, desire to emulate, 
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Decision. — Promptness, ability to command and control the judgment. 
Circumspection. — Discrimination, sense of propriety in thought and 
action. 

Integrity. — Honesty, exactness, moral rectitude, sense of obligation. 
Justice. — Equity, sense of guilt, right and wrong, moral conviction. 
Migratiteness. — Enterprise, faith in present effort, success, and happi- 
ness. 

Anticipation. — Expectation, chief source of happiness ; present pictures 
of the future, excess, castle-building. 

Adoration. — Desire to commune with and worship the Supreme. 

Priority. — Respect for existing usages, established orders, ancient 
things. 

Charity. — The crowning virtue, ability to see good and truth in all. 
Sympathy. — The link of kindred spirits; enjoys and suffers with others: 
Godliness. — Goodness, to seek the good of all, chief prompter of good 
works. 

Spirituality. — The faculty of inspiration; ability to see and discern 
spiritual truth. 

Purity. — Conception of the perfect, pure, and holy. 
Policy. — Management, sagacity, ability to turn defeat into victory 
Stratagem. — Evasion, intrigue, secret counsel, acuteness. 
Restraint. — Hesitancy, guardedness ; to control and modify. 



Protectiveness. 
shield, &c. 



-Defence, courage, resentment, to protect, guard 







Courage. — Coolness, fearlessness, to 
defend and stand for right. 

Enthusiasm. — Earnestness, zeal, love 
of excitement and active life. 

Grandeur. — Extravagance, love of 
the vast, magnificent, boundless, terrific. 

Gayety. — Love of the gorgeous, 
gaudy, gay, the sublime shades of beauty. 

Hilarity. — Love of sport, amuse- 
ment, fun of the deepest and heartiest 
kind. 

Gesture. — Ability to conceive and 
express emotion, to communicate by 
signs and symbols, and to act out to 
life. 

Precision. — Exactness, accuracy, 
neatness, nicety. 

Measure. — Rythm, time in verse, 
music, dancing, &c. 

Chronology. — Ability to com- 
pute dates; periodical calculations. 

Language. — The vehicle of 
thought, ability to communicate 
and convey ideas. We consider 
this faculty like every other, three 
fold, viz; verbal, written, and symboli- 
cal. The latter is the universal lan- 
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convey an inconceivable amount of knowledge in an incredibly short space 
of time. The language of nature is symbolical. Verbal and writtten lan- 
guages are virtually symbolical. One is symbolical sounds, the other 
signs. All languages have their root in natural symbols. To teach by 
parables is God's method, and that of Him who spake as never man spake 
before. Time and space forbid us to pursue this subject further here. We 
are preparing with great care an improved and progressive system of 
Phreno-Philosophy, in connection with Comparative Physiognomy, or the 
science of man in all his relations, to be richly illustrated by numerous 
expensive engravings, so simple, condensed, exact, and practical, that those 
of little leisure can gain a correct knowledge of themselves and human life. 
We feel deeply indebted to our numerous friends and co-workers in this great 
sphere of human redemption, for their innumerable suggestions and in- 
valuable contributions to this beautiful and all-important science. We have 
endeavored to divest ourselves of prejudice, and condensed the essence 
of all systems into our own. Professors O'Leary, Grimes, Fishbough, Fow- 
ler, and others, will accept our sincere thanks. 

Comparative Physiognomy. 

RESEMBLANCE BETWEEN MEN AND ANIMALS. 

Man, though an animal, is the lord of creation. As Christ came down 

and assumed the nature of 
man, so man has gone down 
and assumed the nature of 
animals. It is that which op- 
presses, obscures, and cloud9 
his mind, and smothers in a 
measure the divine fire 
which is struggling out in 
every feature. He can con- 
trol the animals at will, enter 
oven the lion's den, and sub- 
due with his own mental 
magnetism the wildest ani- 
mal and the most savage 
brute. Man has evidently 
grown up through all the 
avenues oi animality. He 
is deeply rooted, limbed, and 
blended with the inner na- 
ture of every creature under 
heaven. The more nearly he 
resembles in the features of 
the face or the configurations 
of the head any of these, the more intimately related 
to and like in character he becomes. There is often great 
significance in the nicknames given men, such as dog, 
goose, lion, ass, hyena, &c. One man is said Jo be foxy, 
another a perfect opossum, goat, or tiger: We compare 
one to an elephant, a grizzly bear, eagle, hawk, or. pan- 
ther. We say this man is mulish, a snake in the giass, sly 
as a cat, &c. In speaking of women, we often say, " gay as 





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a peacock, " "neat as a canary," " timid as a hare; " sharp 
as an eagle,' 1 or "bold as a lion." This is the true way 
to teach and study Physiognomy. All animals have 
extreme characteristics, accompanied with corresponding 
peculiar physiognomy, which significant signs are found 
indispensable to a manifestation of such peculiar charac- 
teristics. All animals have some similarity of configura- 
tion to man, their prototype, the most perfect of ad, the 
center and the container of whatever is good in them. 
The higher in the scale of being and the more perfect 
the animal, the greater the similarity of features. 

A monkey-like face denotes imitation, skill, thievish- 
ness, dissimulation, lewdness. 

Aquiline or eagle-like nose, curved from the root of 
the forehead, pride, force, energy, desire to command. 

Cock-like nose, concave below the forehead, courage, 
vigilance, boldness, spiritedness. 

Owl-like, sensuality, cowardice, owlishness. 
Sheep-like, woolly hair, retreating forehead, weakness 
and timidity. 

Ass-like, long ears, convex forehead, stupidity, impu 
dence, longevity, stubborness. 

Horse-like, complacency, patience, gentleness 
Dog-like, mild black eyes, hanging ears, attachment, 
fidelity. 

Hog-like nose, large at the end, narrow forehead, e 
brows drawn towards the nose, big upper lip and jaws, sen- 
suality and brutish appetites. 

Frog-like, talkativeness, monotonous, chattering. 
Lion-like, middle -size head, steady, fierce, staring looks, 
large breast, measured steps, prudence, force, generosity. 

Parrot-like nose, curved near the forehead, under lip pro- 
jecting, round eyes, communicative memory, much talk, little 
sense. 

Ox-like or bull-like, large head and neck, square form, 
low forehead, brutish appetite, great strength, but little moral 
souragei 

| Bea r-like, big projecting jaws, a deformed body, greedy, 
| stupidity, wildness, gluttony, cruelty. 

Cat-like, small square face, with oblique eyes, treachery. 
Rabbit-like, agitation, nervosity. 
Raven-like, impudence, thievishness. 
Fox-like, cunning. 
Wolf-like, cruelty, voracity. 
An open face denotes frankness, simplicity. 
Square features, eccentricity, strong peculiarities. 
Smooth, even features, cultivation of feelings, longevity, 
harmony of mind, mental faculties, evenness of temper, correct concep. 
tions and judgment; indicate a well-balanced, harmonious and happy frame 
of mind, without angularities or eccentricities. 




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A LEAN. HUNGRY LOOK, 

privation of enjoyments by 
conscience or sickness. 

Any part projecting, 
energy, retreating, weak- 
ness. 

Black hair denotes 
Strength and love. 

Golden, pride, gentle- 
ness. 

Light, smoothness and 
slowness. 

^ — : — Twnp — i Red, irritability, exces- 
r >p3*pirTlITfnt]| sively good or bad. 

Brown, regular habits. 

Corled, irritability. 
Auburn, passionate love, jealousy. 
Thin, sensibility. 

The Beard — Red, craftiness. Dark, sincerity, boldness, smart- 
bess and melancholy. 





SIGNS OF CHARACTER BY THE EYE. 





Persons with large and bright eyes 
are usually candid, generous, and just. ; 
A small, prominent, and bright eye 
H shows a quick wit, sound constitution, 
and a warm and generous heart, but 
a jealous disposition in love affairs. 
People with such eyes are usually for- 
tunate in their undertakings. An eye sunk in the 
head shows the person to be one of strong common sense and great per- 
ception, but of a jealous and suspicious nature. A penetrating, black eye, 
shows a person of intellect and wit, but improvident. A snaky and 
wicked looking black eye usually belongs to a smart and talented rogue, 
a seducer, or a treacherous villain. A speaking, hazel eye shows a 
frank, frolicsome, and sometimes mischievous person, of good understand- 
ing and amorous propensities. A mild, blue eye generally accompanies 
amiability of character, and belongs to a credulous, confiding, and gentle 
person. Such a person usually has a good memory, is not over liberal 
w : th money, and cares but little for the opposite sex. A gray eye gene- 
rally denotes cruelty and indifference to others, though many persons 
with bright and intelligent gray eyes are good sort of people. It is safer to. 
trust a speaking black eye, or a mild blue eye, than any gray one. Gray- 
eyed people are generally smart and industrious. Eyes of any color that 
swell out and look intelligent and speaking, show that the person is capa- 
ble of being a great writer or public speaker. If in a woman, she is pro- 
bably a great talker and an agreeable companion. 

The Ear. — The sense of hearing is good in those who have ears well- 
channeled and hairy. Large, oval, open ears, indicate docility, liberality, 
attentiveness, disposition to lend a listening ear, give strict attention to 
sounds, vibrations, what is said or heard. Small ears indicate economy, close 
calculation, financial tact. When the protective instincts and love of life 
are strong, the ear is thrown forward. "When executive energy and pru- 
dence predominate, it is crowded downward. The ear is Jalways distended 
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Phreno-Physiology and Practical Hygiene. 



BRAIN AND NERVES, BODY AND MIND. 



In the upper 
part of the head 
of the engraving 
is seen the large 
brain. In the 
lower and baek 
part, the small 
brain is repre- 
sented. Below 
this is the com- 
mencement o f 
the spinal cord, 
er.la r ged be- 
tween the 
shoulders and 
in the loins. 
From this the 
nerves are ob- 
served extend- 
ing from either 
side in pairs, 
the large ones, 
in the region of 
the thighs, call- 
ed the sciatic, 
passing down 
the lower ex- 
tremities, being 
especially wor- 
thy of notice. 
In the loins and 
vicinity of the 
shoulder*, the 
nerves are ob- 
served sending 
branches to 
each other. As 
the nerves unite 
I to form the 
cord, it is also 
observed that 
their course is 
very much in- 
clined upward 
in the lower 
part of the back 
and scarcely at 
all in the neck. 

The brain 
and spinal cord 
are called the 
cerebro - spinal 
center. From 
these the nerves 
extend through 
all the ramifi- 
cations of t h e 
human system, 
as seen in this 
engraving. 

They conduct 
motive electri- 
city, spiritual 
and vital mag- 
netism,, produ- 
cing motion, 
sens ation, 
thought and ac- 
tion. The front 
roots are motion 
producing; are 
called motoi 



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If the cranial nerves of motion which go to the face be severed, no emo- 
tion or passion can be expressed. The features become immovable like 
statuary. The nerves ar^ the channels of the mind, the extension of the 
brain-organs. We gain our knowledge chiefly through their aid. They are 
the roat of all life and sensation, the foundation of the external and inter- 
nal sense. (See pages from 25 to 29.) 

We are preparing an elaborate and intensely-interesting work on the 
seven senses, which will be published in connection with our improved and 
progressive system of Phrenology. So intimately woven together and 
interrelated are the different parts of the body and mind, that they must 
be studied collectively in order to be rightly understood. We have but 
little sympathy with one-idea man. We believe in a universology — a 
central soul-science of mind and matter. We are striving to discover and 
perfect a universal science of life. We shall give the essence of our discov- 
eries to the world as fast as we are able. Hitherto the science of medicine 
has been divorced from Phrenology, the science of mind from Psychol- 
ogy, or science of the soul. We advocate the unity of all truth, har- 
mony of science, and revelation of body, mind, and spirit. 

We believe it impossible to effectually cure disease or to understand and 
properly treat patients without a knowledge of the science of mind ; hence 
the necessity and demand for a Phreno-medical work. Life is both physi- 
cal and spiritual, mental and vital. - The tree of life must be rooted in the 
natural and animal. The vital functions absorb and vegetate, grow, de- 
velop and nourish the body and mind. The air and sunlight, with the con- 
stant action of the lungs and nervous system, must purify the blood and 
perfect the form. The inspiration of heaven, the breath of God, must 
recreate the living soul, strengthen and expand the mind, direct the will, 
illuminate the countenance or human face divide. Man was created to live 
in harmony with himself. Disease is antagonism, inharmony, or non-equi- 
librium of the positive and negative, attractive and repulsive action of the 
functions and magnetic batteries of the body and mind. Health is the 
lovely, harmonious action of all parts of the system. Love alone can 
maintain this condition. The true, divine, healthy man, through the per- 
sistent effort of the will and magnetism of heaven, can cure all disease. 
"Earth has no ills that heaven cannot heal." Antagonistic, sin-stricken, 
fallen man, must go to mother nature for material remedies. There is a 
joy for every pain, in nature an antidote for every ill of earth. Man's dual 
nature demands the bread of life for soul and body, of matter and spirit. 
God or love is the source of life. All diseases can be cured best by oper- 
ating through the mind. When impressed with hope, which invigorates 
and keeps the heart whole, and faith, which inspires and sanctifies the 
soul, the vital magnetism of a healthy man, generated in the complex fur- 
nace of a son of God, will permeate the innumerable ramifications of the 
human form, quicken the spirit, inspire the body, remove every obstacle, 
and conquer all disease. But the negative, heartless, faithless man, with- 
out his God, or hope in his remedial power, Providence in mercy has still 
provided for in the medicinal properties of shrubs and plants. The chemical 
laboratories of the material and vegetable world are ever open to. our inge- 
nious mind. By augry pain God drives him forthwith anguish to seek a 
soothing remedy for violated law. 



HUMAN CONSTITUTION. 

Tig. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, the lymphatic vessels and glands of the lower limbs . 
1, the Inguinal glands ; 8, thoracic duct :9, lymphatics of the kidneys ; 10 > 
those ofthe stomach those o f the liver; 12, those of the lung* ; 13, 14. 
15, those o fth e nrm : 16, 17,1", those ofthe face and neck 19, 20, the larg« 
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By a singular arrangement, all the blood passing through the stomach, 
spleen, and pancreas, not used in them, passes directly to the liver, through 
vessels that divide and subdivide it in every part. 

This great magnetic fountain of animal life secretes the -wonderful pro- 
perties of gall and bile which are composed of thirteen primitive elements, 
indispensable in the chemical operation of digestion and creation of 
blood, the life of man. 

Laws of Phreno-Hygiene. 

HOW TO DEVELOP AND PERFECT THE BODY AND MIND. 
Phrenology and Physiognomy are comparatively valueless without a cor- 
rect knowledge of the science of human life or Phreno-medical Physiology. 
We are preparing with great care a golden manual of healt^ embracing 
the essence of all known systems of Phreno-medical science. Time and 
space forbid us to pursue the subject here. The golden manual will be 
richly illustrated with numerous, expensive engravings, and replete with 
invaluable suggestions, improvements, and discoveries in the hitherto mys- 
tic realms of medical science. The essential laws of life are few, simple, 
and easily regarded. All the organs of mind and body must be properly 
exercised, with alternate rest and recreation regularly and rightly at first, 
neither too much nor too little. Instinct and experience must determine 
the quality and quantity of food, which should be chosen in accordance 
with the temperature of the weather, exposure and exercise of the system, 
temperaments and habits of the individual, prepared without much spice 
or seasoning, taken neither very hot nor cold, thoroughly masticated, and in 
such quantities as to merely satisfy a healthy appetite. The drink should 
be pure water, sage, cocoa, or some simple, palatable preparation, and 
taken only when a person is thirsty. Pure air must be breathed, the 
skin kept clean, warm, and often rubbed. Temperate and regular habits 
in every respect should be formed, and a cheerful, amiable and active state 
of mind must be cultivated and preserved. In case of sickness mental and 
physical rest are indispensable, and the laws of health should be strictly 
observed. 

Comparative Peculiarities of the Sexes. 

Man has the empire of the mind or reasoning; woman /^jk 
that of the heart or feelings. Man is strong, woman is Je. » 
beautiful. Man is daring and confident, woman is diffi-^^a 
dent and unassuming. Man is great in action, woman in ''^^ 
suffering. Man shines abroad, woman at home. Man talks to convince, 
woman to persuade and please. Man prevents misery, woman relieves it. 
Man has science, woman taste. Man has judgment, woman sensibility. 
Man is a being of justice, woman of mercy. Man is strong and rugged, 
woman soft and tender. Man observes and thinks, woman glances ind 
feels. Man is the tallest and stoutest, woman the smallest and weakest. 
Man stands steadfast, woman gently retreats. Man is rouijh and hard, 
woman smooth and soft. Man is firm, woman flexible. Man is serious, 
woman gay. Man is broad at the shoulders, woman at the pelvis. Man 
has most convex lines, woman most concave. Man has most straigh* lines 
woman most curved. Man is mote angular than woman. The base of the 
brain is smaller in woman than man ; head is less wide, and voice shrill. 
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sex nature ; have already completed some fine engravings and accumu« 
lated an immense amount of material in regard to this all-important and 
little understood subject. AVe must begin at the bud if we would redeem 
and perfect man. It is difficult to straighten the distorted and gnarled 
oak, or remould or reform that deformed monstrosity. We hold our des- 
tiny in our own hands — our highest joys and deepest sorrows. Vigorous 
health and nameless ills arise from these intimate relations. The roots 
of life and death are here. We shall treat this delicate subject in a thor- 
ough and practical manner. 

Natural Laws of Marriage and Compatibility of Tem- 
peraments. 

The majority of mankind select their conjugal companions at random. 
Selfish interests, accident, and passion produce more unsuitable marriages 
than the sentiment called love. The natural instinct of love, if closely 
followed, would never lead astray in the selection of a husband or a wife, 
but the usages of society are such that the sexual instincts are counter- 
acted. Marriage between similar temperaments, or blood-relations, produces 
unhealthy and imperfect children. The law of compatibility of tempera- 
ments may be enumerated as follows : 

1st. When both are constitutionally the same, they will probably have 
no children. 

2d. When the vital elements are incompatible with each other, such a 
union produces idiotic or rachitic children. 

3d. The children of parents who are nearly alike in temperaments, 
may live to adult age, but then die of consumption, between the ages of 

. 22 and 27 years. 

4th. It the constitutions assimilate to the extent of one-half, their chil- 
dren will be apt to die before the first seven years. 

5th. Persons alike in temperament, whose constitutions materially differ, 
will have still-born children, or lose them before they are two years old. 

6th. When one parent is exclusively vital, and the other similar, but of 
a nervous, melancholy turn, their children will generally be promising. 

7th. To produce smart and healthy children, one of the parties should 
be of a sanguine, bilious temperament, with good vitality, and the other of 
a quiet, lymphatic turn. 

More than half the children that die are those of constitutionally incom- 
patible parents. People who live in health to a good old age owe more 
to their parents giving them a sound constitution than to any efforts of 
their own to preserve their health. So many diseases are traced by skill- 
ful physicians to improper marriages that the study of Physiology and of 
the human temperaments seems to be as necessary to young people as the' 
most common branches of education. 

If the laws of reproduction were properly observed in the selection of 
husbands and Avives, it would vastly add to our intellectual population, 
and elevate and increase the happiness of the race to an infinite extent. 
Much more depends upon the organization of the mother than father in 
the perfection of offspring. An intelligent, well-developed woman will 
have smart and intellectual children, though her husband be a ninny. 

If a man is lymphatic and good-natured, let him seek a wife who is ner- 
vous and irritable, and vie* versa. If he be of a saudy complexion, or 
fair-hairad, with blue eyes, let him choose one of those luscious brunettes, 



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with flashing black eves, and a resolution as firm as a rock. On the con- 
trary, if he be dark-complexioned, impatient, and passionate, let him sacri- 
fice and enslave a mild and blue-eyed blonde of the cold North. Choose 
you always a woman of intellect, and if with that you have one of a tem- 
perament and complexion opposite to your own, your children will be dis- 
tinguished for something ; they will not live a life of drudgery and de- 
pendence — and they may begenuises. The selection of a conjugal partner 
is one of the most important events of life, in either man or woman. Too 
httle attention is generally paid to it. 

A small, delicate woman should not marry a large, robust man, nor 
should girls of small stature become mothers at too early an age. 

Early Marriages. 

The natural state of mankind after puberty is a rational association o f 
the two sexes. The early development of the sex-nature proves that it 
was the intention of Providence that mankind, while young, should set- 
tle in matrimony, and exercise those gifts which produce their equals. 
Woman was ereated with charms and graces to attract and interest the 
opposite sex, and she possesses those graces in full perfection only while 
young ; at that period she is endowed with power to give and inherit a 
sort of terrestrial paradise, to multiply her species, to become matron, 
queen and mother. A proper exercise and enjoyment of the sex-nature 
is indispensable to health, strength, and beauty ; develops and perfects 
the whole being. 

Choosing a Companion for Life. 

A girl of amiable disposition, fair complexion, light hair, 
and blue eyes, who is plump and full, should choose a dark, (£&Bb 
spare man, with black or hazel eyes, dark hair, and who isl'ji < 'K*P|, 
impulsive and hasty in all his undertakings. llwvlm 

A thin, sallow-complexioned, nervous girl, with dark hair and 
eyes, should select a man with light hair and fair complexion. If " 
he be fleshy and dumpy in appearance, it is all the better. A lank, spare, 
dark-complexioned man should always choose a wife among the plump 
and rosy-cheeked blondes, or he may take a red-haired girl if he can find 
one to his liking, as some of that class are very smart and loving. 

A vain and conceited beauty among females is usually of light and deli- 
cate complexion, with golden hair, inclined to be red, and with skin of 
alabaster whiteness. It is seldom that these girls over-rate their personal 
charms : it is their vanity and conceit that spoils all. Such beauties 
should select husbands of robust health, dark complexion, hair of raven 
blackness, and with a character of great firmness and resolution. They 
will not probably fancy such men on a first acquaintance, but as the inti- 
macy continues love will grow, and at last they will idolize their lovers, 
and their marriage will be a realization of the ecstasy of true love. Girte 
of this description are frequently apt to imagine themselves in love with 
empty-headed dandies who flatter their vanity ; but we caution them that 
the sentiment is not love, and that such a marriage would prove disas- 
trous. Strong-minded, nervous, and sensible men are their natural compa- 
nions. 

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fellows whose ideas of manhood are so limited as to consist in carrying a 

maiden's fan, and dancing constant attendance on all her whims. We re- 
ply, leave them to the strong-minded women — the Lady Gay Spankers 
and the ladies of azure hose. Such women have no business with sensible 
and energetic men, and they will be happy with no male companions ex- 
cept such as they can use and cast off at pleasure. 

A red-haired man is usually amorous and unconfiding: we cannot 
therefore recommend him as a suitable husband for a sensitive lady of ro- 
mantic ideas ; but a dark, passionate girl, with straight, coarse hair, and 
who is exceedingly fond of having her own way, will find in him a suitable 
partner. She must know enough, however, to administer to his whims as 
well as his desires, and all will go well. 

A light-complexioned, fleshy, good-tempered man, fond of eating, and of 
•ase generally, should choose a thin, dark-complexioned, nervous girl, and 
if she is a little shrewish, it is no matter, as she will then make him fret 
occasionally, which will be good for his health. If such a man should 
marry a girl of light complexion and amiable disposition, their children 
will not be of much account, and will not probably live to be older than 
twenty years. 

A thin man, of delicate constitution, fretful, nervous disposition, dark 
complexion, good vitality, and active mind, should marry a plump, rosy, 
light-complexioned girl — the fatter the better. Let him select one of 
amiable disposition and good constitution, and if she is sensible enough to 
humor his fretfulners, it will be an excellent match. 

A man of strong constitution, bilious temperament, good muscular 
frame, and sallow complexion, with dark hair and eyes, should select a 
fair-haired, gentle girl, if he can find one ; but if the girl of his choice 
should happen to have red hair and a decided temper, his children will bd 
great and talented. 

A red-haired man of stronsr frame ana good muscular development 
should never marry a girl of light complexion. Let him set his face 
against all women except those dark-eyed beauties who are his natural 
companions. If she is fat, and of lymphatic temperament, it will be a 
happy match; and if thin and nervous, with black hair and eyes, the chil- 
dren will be smart and handsome. 

A thin and cadaverous red-hairea man should likewise select a black- 
haired woman who is plump and inclined to obesity ; she may be shrew- 
ish, but she is nevertheless his opposite, and the children will be smart 
and intelligent. 

A shrewish woman, or one inclined to fault-finding and fretfulness, 
should always select for her husband a man of firmness, and a philoso- 
pher. If, during courtship, she finds her lover to be of weak and yielding 
disposition, let her discard him at once, as such a marriage would prove 
unhappy. A shrew is always smart enough to know herself to be such, 
and common sense ought to teach her that if she marries a yielding man, 
he will lose all self-respect, and (if he continues to live with her) become 
a nobody. 

An overbearing, unreasonable man does not deserve an amiable and 
doting wife, yet such matches are frequently made, and where the tem- 
peraments and complexions of the parties are opposite, they get along 
pretty well. But their children will generally lack self-esteem, which is a 
very important quality to insure their success in life. Such a man ought 
to select a wife of stern resolution, and if she is a little shrewish in assert* 
ing her rights, it will be all the better for him. 



HEN-PECKED HUSBANDS 



This class of men is of two kinds; first, those who have 
had the misfortune to marry a woman excessively desirous 
of wearing the pantaloons; second, those who are less capa- 
ble intellectually of managing the business af.airs of the 
family, and providing for the wants of the household. Of 
the wives of the latter class, whatever their faults may be, 
we must accord to them the honor of being excellent mana- 
gers and providers for the family. 

Husbands are often feeble and sickly, while the wives 
know nothing of sickness ; and contrariwise wives are ofte 
feeble while the husbands are, strong and healthy. In 
these cases it may be well for the strongest to take the 
management of affairs, in a certain sense; though the reins 
of government should always be holden with proper regard 
to the natural feelings of the different sexes. 

The husband should love and cherish his wife, and show 
her all the respect due to her nature ; and the wife should 
honor and obey her husband, for this is the command of 
God. Do not "hen-peck" each other; but live in mutual 
love and esteem, and you will escape much unhappiness 
and sickness, and will enjoy in greater abundance the riches 
of virtue and domestic felicity. 

HEN-PECKED WIVES. 

"Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence; 
and likewise also the wife unto the husband." I Cor., vn. 3. 

These are generally wives of the most refined and lovely 
characters, virtuous, industrious, forgiving, kind and faith- 
ful to the duties of the wedded life, and to their husbands. 
Their feebleness and sickness, and often their purity beget 
hatred in the mind of the husband, and in place of the 
kindness and consideration they should receive, they are 
treated with coldness, or annoyed by "hen-pecking," fault- 
finding, and unjust recriminations. 

A cold look, a cross word, indifference, pestering or tor- 



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ture by the husband, all add to the many sorrows of the 
sensitive wife, and fill her cnp of bitterness to overflowing. 
This is wrong, not only in a sense of injustice to the wo- 
man, but because such treatment often weighs heavily on 
the mind, besides breeding consumption and carrying the 
faithful woman to the grave, and leaving sad effects upon 
the family of children, sometimes affecting the unborn 
child. 

Husbands should not suffer themselves to be annoyed 
into pestering their wives. Study the happiness of her 
who has united her fate with yours. When the winds of 
adversity frown upon you, take new courage from her con- 
solations; cultivate pure love, affection, cheerfulness, faiths 
fulness, kindness and forbearance. Endeavor to add new 
comforts to your wife and children, and you will avoid 
much disappointment, sickness and many doctor's bills, and 
be blessed with the blessings of Heaven. The riches of 
paradise will never be accorded to the man who abuses a 
virtuous and lovely wife and innocent family. 

FAMILY GOVERNMENT. 

That the wife should love and obey the husband was the 
first command of God after the fall of mankind. "And the 
husband shall rule over thee." Gen., in. 16. 

The husband should consult with the wife, but not at 
all times hearken to or be governed by her: he should not 
be persuaded to evil or foolish works, like Adam, persuad- 
ed by Eve. Gen., in. 17. 

The reins of government belong to the man, and God 
will hold him responsible for the performace of the duties 
attached to the state of government, as he did Adam; as 
also for the protection of the wife and family. 

Wives notunfrequently cause their husbands great trouble 
in mind, leading to sickness, debauchery, licentiousness, 
or intemperance, by seizing or attempting to seize, the 
reins of government, and transferring the business affairs 
into their own hands, when the husbands are capable of 
attending rightfully to what belongs to them. Ladies who 
do this, should never find fault at any save themselves, if 
their husbands turn out to be bad men. Many good men 
have been transformed into bad ones by the "hen-pecking," 
"breeches-wearing" dispositions of their wives, to say noth- 



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ing of the sickness and deaths by consumption that have 
frequently followed an usurpation of power by the female 
in the household. 

SCIENCE OF GENETOLOGY. 

How to improve, beautify and perfect the race. Human 
beauty has been in all ages admired, praised, loved and de- 
sired by the millions of earth; its charms have been sung 
in burning thoughts by poets; have taxed the finest con- 
ceptions of the artist and sculptor; made to illuminate the 
canvass and speak in the marble. 

Love and beauty are the theme of the orator, scholar 
and author; the laws of love and beauty are becoming 
simplified, understood and applied to the organic forma- 
tion of the race. 

Mothers have the power to mould, bless and perfect their 
children in the womb; to impart beauty, quality, excellence, 
grace and elegance to their features and liniaments of form 
that so delights the beholder. 

MAEKS UPON OFFSPEFNG. 

Innumerable instances can be cited where human beings 
have resembled some species of the bird or brute race, and 
the uniform testimony ol their mothers is that they were 
frightened during pregnancy by the creature to which the 
offspring was likened. 

A bdy in Boston was frightened by a parrot; the voice 
and manner of her girl now resemble the pa:rot. A •lady 
in New Jersey was frightened by an opossum that her hus- 
band threw in her lap; her child was born an idiot and 
lived many years. 

I knew a case of a lady who was frightened by a negro, 
crawling into her window and her daughter was born 
black as a negro to the waist, while the rest of the body 
was clear and white. 

There is a pair of twin ladies living opposite Burlington, 
Vermont in the State of New York, whose mother was 
frightened by a druuken man; in their foolish simplicity 
they have ever imitated him. I know of many instances 
where mothers have marked their children and transform- 
ed them into monstrosities. 



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MY MOTHER'S DYING CHABGE 



MY MOTHER'S DYING CHAEGE. 

My mother used to tell me she could easily trace the first 
causes that produced the peculiar character of each of her 
fourteen children, to the conditions and influences that 
affected her during gestation. "Had I understood these 
laws" she said " when I was first married, I might have 
blessed all my children more than the world can give, than 
heaven and earth combined can bless them now." 

"Go teach these truths to the world, write, speak and 
spare not; you can engage in no holier calling; can bless 
the world in no other way so much. Money is no object, 
talent is everything; the soul must be first generated and 
organized aright; preach the gospel of truth and righteous- 
ness as it is revealed in our being." This was her dying 
charge, her parting counsel. I am now trying to perform 
my pledge and discharge my duty according to the best 
of my humble abilities. 

VISIT TO THE HEADLEY FAMILY. 

While visiting the Headley family some years since, Mr. 
and Mrs. Headley called my attention to the peculiarities 
of their son; desired me to ^analyze his character and 
explain the cause of the same. I saw in him a strik- 
ing resemblance to Napoleon Bonaparte of France and 
remark ;d that he was born for military life, that his delight 
was to rule, destroy, kill and revenge; he would desire 
fame, honor, distinction, notoriety; be possessed of un- 
bounded scheming ambition ; that their minds must have 
been filled with the life and times of Napoleon btfore and 
after conception. The character of Napoleon must have 
inspired and animated their being. 

Let us see, said the great author taking up his life of 
Napoleon and Josephine, reckoning backward, he remark- 
ed " Professor you are right. I will tell you an anecdote 
to confirm what you have said. It is but yesterday the 
pet kitten unfortunately scratched his hand, he immedi- 
ately took her by the neck and with an axe chopped oft' 
her paws, saying, there, now scratch, I will teach you 
better manners. His disposition is so violent it is next to 
impossible for us to manage him. We are afraid he will 
injure the other children or himself ; he is never satisfied 



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133 



with commanding and riding a horse; has a restless ambi- 
tion, irresistible impetuosity, an all-conquering will. I 
would give you any price to take him and train him as he 
should be." I advised him to put him in a military school 
as the only place to train and culture him. All their other 
children were in every respect unlike him. 

EFFECTS OF THE MOTHER'S IMPKESSION ON HEK CHILD. 

A singular circumstance occurred in Buncombe county, 
North Carolina. A girl was exhibited with but one leg 
and arm. A lady two months advanced in her time had 
great curiosity to see this girl and examined her with long 
and unwearied attention; her friends had to force her from 
the exhibition. She went home with this impression deep- 
ening upon her mind; she dreamed and conversed about 
it daily; at length became impressed that her child would 
be like it; her fears were realized; she brought forth a 
daughter with but one leg and arm. 

I knew a lady in Indianna who while pregnant had an 
insatiable desire for strong drink and most voracious ap- 
petite which she refused to gratify; she labored under the 
most harassing fears that her child would be marked, and 
gave birth to a natural drunkard and glutton, who finally 
killed himself during his mother's absence by getting into 
the pantry and eating preserves and other delicacies. 

There lives a young lady in Rutland, Vermont, who is 
marked with a perfect picture of a ham on the right side 
of her face, by her mother's ungratified longings for smoked 
ham while pregnant. It appears from all that is known 
that the impression is made upon the child on the spot 
where the mother's hand is placed in this abstract, dreamy, 
magnetic state, which psychologically affects the child. I 
knew a lady who marked her child with the perfect form 
of a tree caused by a fright, from a flash of lightening. 

Children are often marked with strawberries, blackber- 
ries, grapes and other fruits for which their mothers longed. 
"While I write this, I perceive the marks of perfect straw- 
berries on my right wrist. Endless instances of this 
character can' be produced and also the uniform testimony 
of the mother that she had a longing desire for what ap- 
pears upon the child. 



134 PHILOSOPHY OF MAGNETIC IMPRESSIONS. 



PHILOSOPHY C7 MAGNETIC IMPRESSIONS. 

These are the facts, now for the philosophy. Gold can 
be dissolved in aqua regia. Five dollars in gold thrown 
into a quantity of this liquid soon dissolves and disappears, 
but the whole liquid assumes the color of gold; when this 
liquid is properly prepared and the ends of two wires of 
the galvanic battery dipped into it, you may take a silver 
watch case with your name engraven on it, with other 
curiously wrought characters and immerse it in the li<$uid; 
the positive and negative forces of galvanic action from 
the battery, through the wires iato the solution will seize 
the inconceivably tine particles of gold and lay them upon 
the watch case, as solid as though they had been melted 
there; you may continue this till every particle of gold is 
attracted to the watch case, yet your name and every 
character upon it will remain upon it; this is called gal- 
vanizing metals. 

A second copper bank plate can be made from the origi- 
nal by galvanism so that every character and letter shall 
be a perfect fac-simile of the original, hence we perceive 
that through the positive and negative forces of galvanism 
a perfect identity is preserved. 

The monthly evacuations of the female are a universal 
solvent which contain the exact proportions of all the con- 
stituents of her body. After conception 'this is secreted 
in the womb as the fluid in which the foetus is immersed 
and swims and is the raw material out of which its body is 
manufactured. After birth this fluid is conducted through 
the lacteal secretions and becomes nourishment for the in- 
f mt, hence the menses are tha elements that produce and 
nourish the child. 

The foetus is formed by the positive an 3 negative forces 
of the mo her; thes3 iorces seize the elementary particles 
of this solution and convey them to the conception which 
is the nebula center or nucleus to winch they all tend simi- 
larly to the particles of gold in solution to the watch case. 

But for extern \\ impressions a woman would produce 
offspring exactly in her own image. If her self-esteem is 
great and she considers herself superior to her husband 
i.nd often consults her mirror, her child will most resem- 
ble herself, but if she has deep love and profound respect 
for her husband even if he be distant from heme and ex- 



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posed to dangers on land or ocean, her mind dwells upon 
his image and the child will be born in the likeness of its 
father. 

If her conjugal and self-love be equally balanced and 
other conditions favorable, the child will resemble both 
parents. Intense love or hate, strong likes or dislikes pro- 
duce the same result, as to form or features and personal 
appearance. 

Extremes meet; everything revolves in a circle, moves 
in a straight line or triangle; invisible and eternal ele- 
ments and creative forces obey the sam.3 law. 

Suppose a man is jealous of his wife and accuses her of 
intimacy with a person she dislikes, even this might bring 
the image of the detested character so constantly before 
her mind for fear the child might resemble him and con- 
firm his suspicions when born ti: at her fears will be realized. 
Many a family has been broken up when the wife was vir- 
tuous and her honor unsullied, pure as the sunbeam. 

EVERY IMPRESSION UPON THE MOTHER AFFECTS THE FOETUS. 

Every object of admiration and beauty, disgust or dis- 
like contemplated by. the mother affects the foetus. As 
creative power, form and motion are attributes of mind 
and by psycho- electrical action moulds the foetus, so when 
pleasing sights, beautiful forms and spiritual delights are 
seen and experienced they enter into the organic structure 
of the embryo being. "When horrid forms and fearful 
sights are impressed upon her with sufficient power, her 
mind retains these deformities and transmits them instant- 
ly to her child and perchance effects its ruin. 

THE SUN DAGUERREOTYPES ALL OBJECTS. 

The sun's creative electro-power is such, that every ob- 
ject is daguerreotype d instantly and constantly upon every 
other, within the range of its foetus; there is not an atom 
or thing that is not constantly and perpetually impressed 
with surrounding objects and passing events. Every phe- 
nomenon, of nature b r hereditary law of creation, is trea- 
sured and transmitted through time and eternity. Every 
thought, word and deed is recorded within the book of life 
and printed upon the tablets of the great book of nature. 



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VISIT TO THE HEADLEY FAMILY. 



Man scatters his images and leaves his impressions and 
lasting effects wherever he goes, both in the natural and 
spiritual world. 

HOW THE HISTORY OF ALL THINGS MAY BE READ. 

~By consulting the psycho-metrical faculties of mind we 
can read the records of the past ages of the history of any 
object or thing, from its earliest conception. This All-See- 
ing eye of God that beholds the past, present and future, 
is possessed in embryo, by man; is one of the most God- 
like gifts and attributes of the human mind. As we are 
preparing a work upon this subject, of profound interest 
and extensive research, we simply introduce it here. 

THE SPIRIT MOULDS BODY AND MIND. 

As man is dual, natural and spiritual and as the natu- 
ral body is simply an external expression of the spiritu- 
al, as the mind permeates all parts of the body and the 
spirit possesses a perfect human form of which the exter- 
nal is but the clothing, the spirit moulds and shapes the 
body to its likeness. So if the spiritual action and creative, 
vitalizing powers be diverted or withdrawn from an organ 
or member of the body or brain of the embryo, it may be 
matured and born without it, as in case of the girl with, 
but one leg and arm. 

This accounts for the configurations and peculiarities of 
individuals and races; this is the grandest and noblest 
gift the Creator could bestow upon man. Through its 
culture and proper application, the race must be improved, 
perfected and redeemed; nothing is so lasting and univer- 
sal in its effectual workings as these invincible laws of 
mind. 

MAN MAY PRO-CREATE A MORE PERFECT BEING THAN HIMSELF. 

Parents transmit their phreno-physiognomies as well as 
all their distinctive characteristics and their most active 
faculties in an increased and more perfectly developed con- 
dition, provided there is vital force to sustain their exer- 
tions. Thus it is possible for man to create a more perfect 
being than himself as well as one more inferior and de- 
graded. This is one of the marvelous wonders of the age; 



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when applied to the progressive improvement of the race 
will stand like the rock of ages, the chief coiner stone of 
the great social superstructure. This is the universal law 
that obtains in the organic structure of all intelligent be- 
ings. 

SOUL-SCIENCE. 

This celestial, soul-science is of unspeaKao^e importance 
to every individual; nothing can affect our happiness more 
permanently and effectually than this. No person will 
dare to violate the laws of his being when the secret thoughts 
and intents of the heart are brought into judgment and 
the full measure of their limitless consequences brought 
before the astonished mind. Every man will be dumb 
with amazement at the bar of God, when he beholds the 
terrible consequences of his folly and crime, in violating 
and obstructing the divine will and purpose. Every knee 
must bow and tongue confess to the combined wisdom of 
the universe. 

God is all in all, working in us and all nature, to will 
and to do of his own good pleasure. How all important 
it is for us to live the truth, to know, culture and perfect 
ourselves, to grow up into the divine image, sons and 
daughters of the Most High who rules and reigns supreme 
in heaven and earth, permeating every atom and animating 
all nature. 

God speaks in a voice of many waters, the unmistakable 
language of love and wisdom to all his erring children. 

"The way of the transgressor is hard." "Why will ye die?" 
Friends of immortal truth, come let us labor for the salva- 
tion of man and glory of God. 

The mother while enciente walks upon enchanted ground 
and tunes the harp of the soul of her offspring, which will 
vibrate to the music of the spheres or the discord of the 
universe, long after her head and heart have crumbled in- 
to dust. She sows the seed of genius, poetry, oratory and 
eloquence that mould and move the wor d or plants the 
germ of falsehood, deception, robbery, murder, war, disease, 
pain and death. 

PHREMo-psycHO-GEOLOGY: — mist be understood and applied 
to the practical, organic workings of sexual and social life. 
We must begin our instructions with the commencement 



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of our embryo being 1 , at the fountain head of existence and 
bring our teaching down through all the practicalities of 
life, to the silent grave and spiritual birth, and as this life 
is but the infancy of being, we must trace our way onward 
and upward through the vast cycles of eternity, around 
the throne of Deity. 

As man is the epitome and emblem of the universe, he 
is the divine key that must unlock her laboratories of wis- 
dom and solve her silent mysteries ; study the living, ever 
active principles, which are but the fiats of the great posi- 
tive mind. 

MAN THE TREE OF LIFE. 

Man is the tree of life which God has planted to adorn 
his footstool, the great globe we inhabit. Yet that globe 
is but a speck, less than a drop to the ocean, compared 
with the boundless immensity of space, studded with in- 
numerable suns and systems, infinitely larger than ours. 

We behold countless worlds within worlds peopled with 
living myiiads of intelligent and happy beings, and man 
the crowning glory of the invisible universe; how exalted 
his mission and t ublime his destiny, standing like a very 
God, guiding, controlling, creating. How then shall we 
perfect oursel es and others? By living the truth. 

MAN POSSESSES CREATIVE POWER. 

God has in a measure bequeathed his creative power to 
us; we have only to imitate him, follow our instincts and 
higher conceptions of truth and right. He has left his 
infallible record, his unchanging word. I can but call your 
attention to this book of life. The experience and wisdom 
of ages culminate in us. The light of a thousand centu- 
ries flash across our path. 

The aggregate intelligence of millions of ages concentrate 
and focalize in our fearful and wonderful age ; every atom 
begins to speak; all nature is inspired; the marvels of 
earth, and sublime wonders of the heavens proclaim the 
infinite wisdom and goodness of God, perfect in all the 
minute details. 

THE SPIRIT QUICEENETH. 

All things are becoming spiritualized, divinized, and en- 



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ergized with intelligent, creative life. As the spirit of man 
quickens every part of his body, blending and tempering 
it into a divine unit, shaping and moulding it in the image 
of its Maker, so the omniscient, all-pervading spirit of God 
quickens every atom, controls the fountains of life in every 
organic structure, harmonizing and perfecting every crea- 
ture, subduing and redeeming every element, attribute and 
quality. 

This essence of life, love, light and wisdom strives with 
our spirit, inspiring us with divine truth, leading the way 
in every matter; this is our only sure and infallible guide. 
The more refined and perfect we become the more com- 
pletely this holy spirit takes possession of our living 
temple. 

WONDERS OF THE ORGANIC STRUCTURE. 

Many volumes could not explain all the multifareous 
details of the marvelous wonders displayed in the organic 
structure of our fearful and wonderful being; astounding 
and amazing facts will be revealed from day to day for time 
and eternity. 

All the ramifications of truth are inexhaustible; there 
is a path of life, leading from every understanding to the 
kingdom of celestial peace ; this is the straight and narrow 
way to etarnal bliss. One way alone can lead aright, all 
others lead astray 

We owe our first duty to ourselves. In perfecting our- 
selves we most effectually bless the world and glorify our 
Creator, in whose image and likeness we are made. 

HOW TO REDEEM AND PERFECT THE RACE. 

The subject of human beauty and perfectibility is now 
fairly before us : how then can we redeem and perfect the 
race? Time and experience have demonstrated to the world 
the truth of my assertions. 

We must create a paradise, a celestial bower of love and 
anchor our spirits there ; attract congenial elements ; organ- 
ize those essential conditions and elements of successful 
life which go to make up all that is desirable in this world 
and the world to come. 

Study the inimitab'e expressions of love in the flowers 
of earth, the nuptial bowers of the vegetable world. Shall 



140 HOW TO PERFECT THE RACE. 

man know less than they? Have we not the power to clothe 
our love nature with attractive comeliness and beauty; to 
surround our loving hearts with qualities infinitely superior 
to them? 

the procreative FUNCTION of natuee — Focalizes and ab- 
sorbs in itself all the creative attributes of Deity; attracts 
the essence of life, quality, beauty and loving instincts, 
which display the highest artistic skill, symmetry of form, 
beauty of mould and features, poetry of attractive passional 
love and life, robed in the finest celestial wedding garments, 
gleaming and radiant with spiritualized, perfective qual- 
ities; she charms and enchants by her silent music, har- 
mony and loveliness, all higher intelligences. 

Oh, the handiwork of God in thus refining, perfecting 
and adapting to perfective, creative purposes, gross, material 
elements; by celestial magic power, transforming *rude 
matter into vegetable angels of indescribable and inimit- 
able beauty. 

These are nature's pictorial, primer lessons of love and 
life to the race. How critically and carefully should w=) 
examine and imitate these illustrated lessons of a wonder- 
working God. 

Heaven opens everything to the inspection of her chil- 
dren ; ever working silently, she displays infinite and 
unspeakable wisdom that no tongue can tell, nor pen 
describe : her consistent truths are ever simple and pro- 
fusely illustrated with living images of ineffable glory. 

INSPIRATION OF FLOWERS. 

"We catch the musical inspiration of flowers through their 
sweet, ever emenating aroma, acting upon our wondeiful 
sense of smell, affecting the machinery of the mind or 
mysterious brain, thus entering into the electrical nerve 
fluid of life, creating thought and earnest action 

Their variegated colors, shades and tints, celestial beauty 
and graceful poetic motions are mirrored upon the retina 
of the eye and artistically arranged in the picture gallery 
of the soul, thus perpetually affecting the form, beauty and 
organic structure of unborn millions. 

As these gentle and all-moulding impressions made by 
the luminous sunbeams are most lasting, they stand mir- 
rored forever before the mind, and are thus transmitted 
from generation to generation. 



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Here beauty and utility are most perfectly blended and 
wedded together. How complicated and varied are the 
purposes and uses manifested in their being. He can not 
be bad, who is fond of flowers; they so tend to purify, 
refine, elevate, harmonize and spiritualize the mind. It is 
the will of heaven that we should thus sympathetically 
mould, refine, perfect and redeem each other. 

Vegetation enriches the earth and purifies the air. 
Flowers are the jewels of the vegetable kingdom and ab- 
sorb the living elements of celestial love; they psychologize, 
magnetize and spiritualize creation; their sweet quickening 
emenations are the essence of life. How important then 
that we surround ourselves with them as we have the power 
to drink in their qualities and absorb the spirit of their life. 

NUPTIAL QUALITIES. 

Our nuptial qualities should be surrounded with every 
conceivable, attractive loveliness; we should organize those 
practical, perfective conditions, best adapted to elevate 
and perfect ourselves and others. 

Our pretty homes should be surrounded with every 
attraction such as evergreens, flowers, fruits and vegetables, 
so tastefully and artistically arranged as to produce the 
most pleasing impressions and not to exclude the sunlight, 
fresh air and every other earthly and heavenly blessing. 

Our dwellings should combine beauty and utility in all 
their complicated, poetic, apartments, best suited to the 
necessities and requirements of our being. 

The first desideratum is abundance of sunlight, fresh air 
and pure water; the§e constitute the greater share of the 
substance, essence and blessings of life. Our sleeping 
apartments should be most pleasantly located, attractively 
and tastefully adorned with perfect emblems and most 
lovely objects of admiration, sacred and holy, dedicated to 
love and the ineffable enjoyments of hymen. 

Angular, impure and gross passions and all antagonism 
should be banished forever from this creative sanctuary of 
the conjugal heaven, this place of refreshing love and rest, 
from life's toil and anguish, care and woe. This alter of 
God of living and redeeming influx none can desecrate with 
impunity. This is the temple of the Most High: here we 
create our eternal heaven or perpetual hell; here generate 
immortal life or destroying disease. 



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NUPTIAL QUALITIES. 



The. room and its furniture should be magnetized with 
the sphere of its occupants and no others permitted to 
enter it nor should the parties themselves bring the clothes 
worn by themselves during the day into it. They should 
first enter a convenient, tempered, bath room, well lighted 
and ventilated and properly screened from the critical eye 
of the curious, where the body should be sponged over or 
bathed for a moment in pure, soft, s It, saleratus, mustard 
water and rubbed over briskly with a flesh brush, coarse 
towel or palm of a healthy hand at least once a week. 

OUR HOMES SHOULD BE MADE ATTRACTIVE. 

The most admirable order, arrangement and comfort 
should pervade our homes, particularly the female apart- 
ments should be adorned with pictures of the most pleasing 
and delightful landscapes, embracing all the beauties and 
varieties of nature and the most life-like scenery ro awaken 
and arouse the noblest powers of ideality, sublimity, admi- 
ration and imagination. The mind should contemplate 
creation in all its beauties in earth and heaven, by day and 
night. Keep the soul serene and happy; let nothing ruffle 
the peace and tranquility of mind; restrain jealousy, 
passion and vengeance. 

PREPARATION OF FOOD. 

Our food should be prepared to our tastes <md wishes by 
our own or more spiritual and delicate hands, as the mag- 
netism of the cook" enters largely into the food we eat 
"This is my body and blood" said our Lord and Savior of 
the wine and bread, by Him blessed and broken. This 
should be particularly observed during gestation. 

GIFTED CHILDREN. 

When offspring gifted for any particular calling is de- 
sired, w r e should surround ourselves with the works and 
pictures of those eminent in those departments of life; 
study and contemplate them and let their spirit animate our 
being. 

The spirits of the prophets are subject to the proj)hets 
according to Scripture. The spirits of artists, are subject 
to artists, orators to orators, statesmen to statesmen, genius 



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to genius, poets and musicians the same, and so of all other 
peculiar characters, professors and tradesmen. 

The Lord God fashions us in the womb by His irresisti- 
ble law or will through the co-operation of our submissive, 
obedient spirits. The world is not prepared for the dim- 
area nas of truth now opening to man; a few choice illumi- 
nated spirits only, will comprehend, appreciate and practice 
them. 

THE ATTRACTION OF KINDRED SPIRITS. 

It is evident we attract and draw about us kindred 
spirits and celestial influences, which are incorporated into 
our organic structure and soon become a part of ourselves. 
In order to produce the best possible results, mothers must 
be educated, enlightened and refined; more depends upon 
woman than man. If the father should possess the talent 
of an angel and the mother be deficient in intellect the off- 
spring, especially the sons will never rise above mediocrity: 
the daughters will be superior to them. Let the father be 
deficient and the mother highly talented and she will pro- 
duce intelligent children of both sexes but sons far superior 
to the daughters. 

TALENT IN OFFSPRING DERIVED FROM THE MOTHER. 

There is no instance on record where an imbecile mother 
has produced a talented man though her husband was 
ever so gifted. All talented and great men had mothers 
who possessed the elements of original greatness. 

"Woman must be developed, educated and perfected. 
How fatal to the character and welfare of her offspring are 
ignorance and vice; hov fearfully terrible to neglect her 
culture and drive her to madness and folly by depriving 
her of her rights, oppressing her aspirations, blunting her 
sensibilities and destroying her individuality. 

REDEMPTION OF THE WORLD. 

The christian science of Genetology must redeem and 
renovate the world and usher in the millenium. 

Great efforts are made to improve and perfect animals 
and even vegetables; fruit, grains and stock are brought to 
great perfection and great premiums are offered for the 



144 [REDEMPTION OF THE WORLD. 



finest specimens, but few think of improving the God-like 
liniaments of the human form; this must be done by- 
encouraging, educating, perfecting and energizing woman. 

This great theme or scroll of truth and beauty will be 
studied and practiced by future generations. This should 
be the desire and hope of the world. 

' 1 Eternal hope ! when yonder spheres sublime 

Pealed their first notes to sound the march of time, 

Thy joyous birth began; but not to fade 

When all the sister planets have decayed. 

When wrapt in fire, the realms of ether glow, 

And heaven's last thunder shakes the earth below, 

Thou, undismayed, shalt o'er the ruins smile, 

And light thy torch at nature's funeral pile. " 



FIRST CAUSES OF CHARACTER 



FIRST CAUSES OF CHARACTER. 

" That he miyht seek a godly seed, Mai. II, 15." 

Generation before regeneration, formation before refor- 
mation. Right organization is the foundation of all charac- 
ter and human excellence. Pre-natal conditions determine 
organic structure and quality of soul. » 

The soul is organized from parental and ancestral ele- 
ments, spiritual and celestial influences, the all-controlling 
power of circumstances, conditions, magnetic surround- 
ings and the inspirational truths, animating the parents 
prior to birth and even conception. The child's tone, tem- 
erament, quality of mind, depth of soul and bent of spirit 
are cast in the living mould, fated to weal or woe by influx, 
parental power and causes to a large extent entirely 
beyond its control. 

It is brought into this wonderous world of living reali- 
ties without its consent, launched on the stupendous sphere 
of active life, an impressive, almost helpless blank, to write 
the living epistles of experience in the book of life in every 
thought, word and deed throughout the struggles, adversi- 
ties and varied changes of this fickle, inconstant, ever- 
changing sphere of thought and action and to make its 
devious way in the great ocean of existence. 



BESPCNSIBILITY OF MAK. - 



RESPONSIBILITY OF MAN. 

He must ever be responsible for the consequences of his 
acts. Ignorance is no excuse for violating law. " God will, 
not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain" or 
ruthlessly invades his sanctuary. 

This is holy ground ; these are sacred relations that no 
man can violate with impunity. The consequences are 
serious and lasting both to the natural and spiritual man; 
to the life that now is and that which is to come. 

There is no joy like the joy of the parent over a healthy 
and perfect child through time and eternity. It adds vastly 
to the comfort and happiness of its parents, friends and 
associates. 

There is no sorrow, agony and anguish like the sorrow 
of parents and the agonies of their soul over a demented 
and deformed monstrosity, imperfect and half-made being, 
a burden and a curse to itself and others. 

THE CURSE OF AGE3, 

A thousand generations afflicted with innumerable ills, 
scourge and curse the world with their unwholesome in- 
fluence and dreadful presence. Every thought, word and 
deed are lasting and enduring as the ages and leave their 
imprint and ceaseless effects upon every atom they come 
in contact with, stimulating the like in others, turning many 
into the wake of their own tendencies. 

Nevertheless God is merciful and has introduced a sav- 
ing clause that evil shall extinguish itself, that "the wages 
of sin is death." 

Corrupted orf anisms become extinct. Whole families, 
tribes and nations through the violation of the laws of their 
being, perish. 

THT MEEK INHERIT THE EARTH. 

The meek, just, pure, healthy and perfect remain, multi- 
ply, replenish and inherit the earth. Like begets like in 
every instance. This is a plain and simple truism. 

COUNSEL TO PARENTS. 



Parents must live and be what they desire their children 
to be; culture in themselves what they wish them to possess; 



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seek the deficiencies of their nature in qualities, tempera- 
ment and structure in their conjugal companion; give their 
greatest work of life, this most important and eventful 
step their undivided energy and attention; culture and 
perfect each other. 

EFFECTS OF FIRST INTERCOURSE UPON OFFSPRING. 

It is evident the influence of the male on the female 
system at the first copulation, is such as to affect the child- 
ren of such female by other men. 

This will be distinct and more or less perceptible as the 
male is more or less impressive or the female impressible. 

It is a well known fact that the progeny of a mare which 
has once borne a mule colt, will always be more or less 
marked with distinct mulish peculiarities, such as long ears 
and dark color along the back. 

Cows can never breed pure stock after having been served 
by the bulls of other breed?. 

The carefully recorded experience of breeders of race- 
horses in their stud-book pedigrees, settles this point be- 
yond a shadow of a doubt as to animals. 

Lucas in his physical transmissions has collected an 
immense number of facts, which prove that from the least 
of insects and birds to mammalia and even to the human 
species, fecundation extends far beyond its actual moment, 
that it has many and enduring effects which often continue 
long in the future. 

Adulterous women often have children by their paramours 
resembling their husbands, partially caused by the guilty 
wife's fears when in illicit intercourse, thus marking the 
child with the features of her husband. Children from a 
second husband often resemble the first. 

CONJUGAL LOVE VERSUS FREE LOVE. 

It is evident the Creator has settled this point in the or- 
ganic structure of the human mind. The phreno-organ of 
conjugality is an unanswerable argument against promis- 
cuous intercourse, Morcnonism, Oneida free-loveism, free 
lust &o. 

I have taken great pains to study all phases of the sexual 
relations and the social effects of the different kms of the 
day in regard to this matter. 



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CONJUGAL LOVE VERSUS FREE LOVE. 



"By their fru.'ts ye shall know them." It is evident no 
perfect offspring can be produced nor health}-, virtuous, 
harmonious stock grown, by those who are roaming, wand- 
ering and unsettled in their affectional love nature. 

He that looketh and lusteth hath committed adultery 
already in his heart and they twain shall be one flesh in 
the child. 

The mother needs the constant electro-psycho-magnetism 
of the husband to organically perfect the germ of life. 

The children of the Perfectionists are inferior to those 
of married people. 

ANECDOTE OF THE MOKMONS. 

Mormon children are chiefly inferior girls. I will here 
relate an anecdote by way of illustration. While lecturing 
at Council Bluff, after having visited the different tribes of 
Indians along the frontier, studied their habits, physical 
and mental peculiarities, I. found myself surrounded one 
evening by a delegation of Mormon elders from Salt Lake ; 
the most intelligent, of whom, claimed to be a phrenologist 
and apostle of the only true religion. 

"Stranger" -said he to me "what think you of Mormon- 
ism?" I tLink sir it is a great social cancer on the body 
politic; it may be well to take spoiling meat to Salt Lake 
for preservation as tho system has boils, eruptions and the 
earth volcanoes, so society may need institutions of this 
kind as well as brothels and Shaker communities, was my 
reply. 

"If those are your sentiments sir, you had better keep 
them to yourself for the destroying angels are on your track 
and they will despatch you in short order. We are protected 
by the invisible angels; have direct revelations from God. 
You miserable Gentiles will all become Mormons yet. I 
can prove it too by your old Gentile bible, the book of 
Mormons and the science of Phrenology. Who does not 
know that all the old patriarchs were Mormons? Solomon 
the wisest man, had a thousand wives. David a man after 
God's own heart got the handsomest young women to sleep 
with him to lengthen out his days. How much more is 
Brigham Young with his hundred wives doing for God and 
humanity than any of you Gentiles? 

The first commandment is, to multiply and replenish the 
earth. 



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You are a man of very superior intelligence, if you will 
reason with me, I will convince you that Mormonism is the 
only true religion. Is it not natural for all men to love 
more than one woman? Variety is the spice of life aiid 
gives it all its flavor. We are becoming very popular; we 
have a whole state under our control; are sanding our 
missionaries into all the world. The earth is the Lord's 
and we are going to possess it. We have a right to use 
the Gentiles for the cause cf God." 

But hold said I, you say you can prove your doctrine by 
Phrenology, let me anticipate your evidence by asking you 
a few questions which I think will settle this matter effectu- 
ally. Do you recognize in your system as all reputable 
phrenologists do, the existence of an organ of conjugality? 

"I certainly do" he replied, then can you for a moment 
believe that God, having created the faculty of exclusive 
love, the love of one only or conjugal love, would establish 
an institution to conflict with this law in the mind ? We 
read in Heb., X., 16. "I will put my law in the heart and 
write it in the mind." Will God give Brigham Young a 
revelation in conflict with this law in the mind? Is not God 
the author of truth? Are not all truths consistent? 

It is impossible for God to be inconsistent. His revela- 
tions must harmonize. Whatever he may have permitted 
in the grcss, blind ages of the past he will set right by the 
spirit of truth, which teaches us all things, for Christ said, 
" I have much to tell you but ye cannot bear it now." 
The comforter or spirit of truth will taach you all things. 
Positive science will settle all these disputed points. The 
experience and observation of all men will confirm them. 

"Why stranger" said lie "I must confess that is the great- 
est argument I ever heard advanced against Mormonism. 
I should like to talk with you more and get better acquaint- 
ed with your views. You may convert me instead of me 
converting you. I have profound respect for your candor 
and logic." 

Sir I continued are you not ashamed to talk of destroying 
angels ? How rotten your system must be to require such 
support to sustain it. Do you not know that thrice armed 
is he whose cause is in the right, with truth upon his side ? 
All truth is immortal. The eternal years of God are hers. 
She is ali-conquering, will subdue error and surely prevail. 

The cry of a child will frighten a thousand robbers. I 



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have just passed through the Kanzas border wars. I was 
several months a spy among the border ruffians. I came 
v/ithin a hair's breadth many times of losing my life among 
the different tribes of Indians, who have infinitely more 
correct ideas of sexual life and conjugal love than many 
more enlightened. I have no fear of death, am armed to 
the teeth, prepared for any emergency. I have faith in an 
unseen Providence who is guiding my course fcr a special 
purpose. I am laboring for God and humanity and hope 
these few suggestions may direct your noble energies to a 
better purpose. 

These Mormons were most peculiar men; their leading 
spokesman was the only really intelligent man among them ; 
he was possessed of no ordinary talent and clearness of 
mind; they were all near sighted, angular in features, had 
a lean, gaunt expression of countenance, a vacant, ghastly 
look. 

After this conversation the lady of the house who was no 
other than the "post master's wife of Council Bluff, a lady 
from Philade !phia of fine cultured qualities and good edu- 
cation, refinement of manners and intense sensibilities, 
evidently from high life and respectably connected, em- 
braced every. j)ossible opportunity to tell me of the Mormons 
and their doings, in her severe and terrible experience of 
many years. When they fled from Nauvoo they compelled 
their women to carry their babes and drag hand-carts over 
a thousand miles to Salt Lake, stealing and begging as 
they went while their paramours (for they cannot be called 
husbands) plundered the country, often killing the inhabi- 
tants, taking their grain, poultry and stock, wives and 
everything of value. 

A man who was unfortunate enough to have a handsome 
wife anywhere on their line of march was almost sure to 
bite the dust; their wives were treated like slaves, in many 
instances supported their lazy husbands; they were always 
tormented with perpetual jealousies and family quarrels; 
blinded by a strange infatuation, inspired by an unaccount- 
able enthusiasm, devotion and fortitude, they bore up under 
indescribable ills, trials and afflictions. 

Her husband, she told me had twelve wive 3; she was 
seduced from her relatives and friends of Philadelphia by 
his lying pretences, while he feigned to be there for a stock 
of goods. He appeared possessed of wealth and cullu'e 



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and she yielded to his solicitation and fair promises, but 
how bitterly she repented the day she ever knew him and 
having to submit to the necessity of dividing her love with 
a dozen others; to be harrased day and night with such 
beastly company as he attracted and the straggling Mormons 
proved themselves to be ; but for her children she would 
sooner suffer death than remain. 

Such is Mormon pioneer life even in the better circles of 
their society. This postmaster was a most attractive gen- 
tlemanly appearing man. 

VISIT TO THE ONEIDA COMMUNITY. 

I have thrice visited the Oneida Perfectionists, an ortho- 
dox, religious sect of free-love commuionists, to watch the 
workings of their system and observe the fruit of their 
union. There are some three hundred New England men 
and women all married to each and each to all. One woman 
who left them, testified in court that she had cohabited with 
over eighty- men within a few months. 

Bsing a candid truth seeker I was permitted to critically 
observe the workings of their system; was politely enter- 
tained by the young brother Noyes who argued with me at 
length in regard to all the delicate points of their peculiar 
views and gave me copies of their publications which I have 
examined critically. 

Their central idea is that earth and heaven, Christ and 
His redeemed must be wedded together and form one body, 
that God may be all in all and Christ the medium of soul- 
love, thus perfecting generation by practically living the 
truth as taught by Him, in precept and example, that we 
can here attain a state of perfect holiness and complete 
redemption from selfishness, jealousy, lust and vice; that 
the Lord's Prayer can and will be answered, that in the 
kingdom of heaven which they claim to have on earth 
there can be neither marrying nor giving in marriage, that 
the married relations belong to the selfish institutions of 
the past, the old selfish man. 

The old selfish world which is of the devil must vanish 
away with the coming of the kingdom of Christ, wherein 
dwelleth pure love, "which worketh no ill and casteth 
o it all fear;" that the marriage relation is a state of slavery, 
of legalized adultery as now conducted; criminal in the 



152 VISIT TO THE ONEIDA COMMUNITY. 



sight of heaven and the chief cause of the ills and evils of 
earth ; that it is degrading and oppressive, sickening and 
disgusting to spiritual sensibilities, exhausting and de- 
structive to the highest interests of the race. That the 
conjugal love under the illumination of the Divine spirit 
embraces all kindred and redeemed spirits, becomes one 
with God, Christ and His people and was designed to pro- 
tect the man of God from adulterating and corrupting his 
spirit with antagonistic and diseased consorts and thus be 
led away as was Solomon by strange women after strange 
gods. 

They claimed to have no fellowship with the works of 
darkness; to be a peculiar people, separate and holy, 
divorced from mammon, devoted to God and humanity; 
not permitted to associate or even eat with unbelievers. 
They appear to be living very happily together with every 
want of body and mind supplied, manufacturing traps, 
raising fruits and selling silks. 

They hold to the triune functions of the sex nature to 
the right and philosophy of preventing conception by 
restraining the progentive functions in sexual intercourse, 
which is not permitted except where there is mutual attrac- 
tion for the purpose of health and happiness. 

They adopt the reform dress and work together like a 
hive of bees, gathering the jewels of thoughts from every 
possible source, the aroma and nectar of nature and delights 
of conjugal love, culminating in celestial, spiritual bliss 
from every youthful flower, born into the kingdom. 

Free criticism — is the regulator of their society; every 
one is permitted and encouraged to follow the bent of his 
mind and culture his natural gifts; their land is under a 
superior state of cultivation; their buildings in the highest 
style of the art with all modem improvements; they pay 
great attention to social science, discipline, music and the 
fine arts; time their labor and dwell in the delights of love; 
recreate; study to be happy, are very hospitable to visitors; 
send their circulars free to all. 

They have an enviable character and reputation for hon- 
esty, loving sociality and sympathetic charity. 

The women are "remarkably healthy and some of them 
of surpassing beauty and loveliness. 

The men are mild, feminine in appearance, honest, in- 
nocent and inoffensive, modest, diffident, still and industri- 



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Cms, but have a sickly, delicate expression of countenance ; 
are feeble and irresolute, in appearance and intercourse with 
strangers and appear to be more affe3ted by public opinion 
than the women, far less "vigorous and intelligent as a 
whole. 

I believe the founder John Noyes, from his phrenological 
developments, temperament and general organism to be 
a passional, impulsive, selfish, scheming, deceitful old sex- 
ual Sampson. 

I have learned that he gathered his community ideas 
while living with the Shakers. 

"I thank God" said the brother Noyes to me "that I have 
outgrown the idea of owning a woman and controlling her 
person and property. Every woman h^s an inalienable 
right to life, personal liberty and the pursuit of happiness; 
to culture every facul y of body and mind; to determine 
who shall be the father of her children. 

No community can ever be held together on other than 
Shaker or free and perfect love principles; selfishness and 
jealousy are the deadly elements of peace and unity." 

"Try it as you may" said he "you will find these will 
burst you up in a very short time, unless you destroy them. 
It is useless to try to organize a community. All men will 
eventually come into communities. Inspired and illumi- 
nated spirits cannot live in the cold, selfish, antagonistic, 
diseased atmosphere of the world but there is no safety 
for our institution until the world is redeemed." 

We could establish twenty such communities as this every 
year, if we received all applicants but that would destroy 
us as it would admit the elements of disorganization and 
death; we must protect ourselves and institution as the 
body protects itself from foreign elements and disease." 

I requested to see the nursery, the ultimate perfected 
fruit of their union. The Lord has said "By their fruits ye 
shall know them." "We seldom permit a thing of this kind" 
said Mr. Noyes "but as you are a professional, scientific 
man, progressively liberal and a charitable truth seeker, 
impartial, candid and honest in your investigations and 
researches we feel constrained to grant you this privilege." 

Calling* one of the handsomest and most intelligent ladies 
to entertain and instruct me while the preparations were 
being made for my introduction to the nursery, he left me 
alone with her for a few hours. I was delighted with her 



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interesting, instructive, entertaining lady like conversation 
and deportment. Astonished at the result of my investi- 
gations thus far, the winged moments flew rapidly past 
while she answered in quick succession my many curious 
questions in a simple, straight forward, plain, clear and 
effectual way. . 

I admired the policy and wisdom of selecting one whose 
peculiar fitness so admirably adapted her to the work, of 
favorably impressing me with the beauty and utility of 
their system of social life. 

I was escorted to the nursery where I found some thirty 
or forty children, dressed in their regalias, surrounding a 
table, with rich viands and the most delicious fruits of 
ear jh, they sang as I entered a sweet, amusing, soul-stirring 
song, beautifully adapted to stimulate and delight the im- 
pressive budding minds of the young. 

I passed around the table, critically scrutinizing their 
temperaments and phreno-physical developments, the con- 
figurations of their heads and peculiarity of their features. 
, I first inquired if they were all their children, born in 
the community. 

Some had been brought there by those entering the so- 
ciety. Some thirty-five or less only were the fruit of the 
community for fifteen years. I remarked they were not 
very spiritual; they seemed to be a selfish, material, pas- 
sional, homely class of children, there being but two or 
three really bright specimens of humanity among them. 
I was pained with the striking lack of intellectual and 
spiritual development. I consider tham vastly inferior to 
any promiscuous gathering of the same number from the 
marriage relations. 

To counteract this terrible impression which Noyes per- 
ceived was oppressing me, he remarked "that the society 
was poor, had labored under many difficulties, had much 
to contend with, had to build with such materials as they 
could get, work with such persons as they could induce to 
join them, which at first were not of the intellectual and 
cultivated class, that most of the children were accidents 
as the society did not like to propagate until the conditions 
were favorable. 

No woman was compelled to have children unless she 
desired them and few desire to be burdened with children 
under unfavorable circumstances, therefore he hoped I 



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would exercise charity and take these things into considera- 
tion in my discriminating criticism." 

My last visit to the society was more satisfactory; 
they are rapidly becoming popular, introducing every 
discovery and improvement as fast as possible. There is 
nothing gross, sensual or immodest to be seen in any of 
their movements. The most of them, I believe to be per- 
fectly sincere in their convictions. They are evidently one 
of the greatest, social curiosities of the age. I understand 
they have a branch society at WalKngford Connecticut. 

VISIT TO THE SHAKERS. 

I have taken great pains to visit the different societies 
or families of Shakers; to observe the workings of their 
social and religious system of entire exclusion from the 
sexual and conjugal relations. I must say they are the 
most eccentric and peculiar people I have ever seen, 
extremely industrious, neat, cleanly, highly spiritual, hav- 
ing a blind devotion to their religious notions; they believe 
the harvest ot the world has come, that the fruit mu /fc be 
gathered, that the seed time has passed, that the prolific 
procreations of the age are of the devil and the cause of 
" all the ills that flesh is heir to," that they are the battery 
of God, the inspired and chosen ones to shake the world, to 
destroy the powers of darkness and spiritual wickedness 
from high places. 

Superstition holds them in its iron grasp; with them 
there is little or no progression; the intellectual, sexual, 
social qualities are warped, cramped and in a great 
measure destroyed; still they have some of the most beau- 
tiful, central ideas of community life, of holiness and 
purity of spiritual thoughts and communion. 

They believe and practice a spiritual, exclusive godli- 
ness: are growing somewhat more liberal; devoting more 
time to education, agriculture, mechanical improvements 
and discoveries; trying to develop what they call an agri- 
cultural and mechanical godliness. 

It is a singular coincidence that they who so thoroughly 
ignore the procreative and generative functions in man, 
should devote the greater share of their time to the per- 
fective development and multiplication of seeds and germs 
of vegetable life; improvement and increase of stock, 
plants and fruit. 



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They are making wonderiul discoveries, vast compli- 
cated improvements in social, agricultural and zoological 
science; they claim the heavens are generating through 
them the immortal seed of the church of Christ, which 
must come the second time through woman and has already 
begun to appear through Ann Lee their founder, an inspi- 
rational fountain. 

Their cleanly and industrious habits are rapidly enrich- 
ing them. Their hospitality, charity and intense sympathy 
and magnetic intercourse with the world through their 
ever reliable business transactions in the sale of their 
seeds, fruits and mechanical products, are magnetically 
affecting the globe and the very soil of the earth as wtll as 
all departments of society. 

Their graceful, curious, ccmplicated movements in their 
simple worship, where th?y mingle and blend their sexual 
magnetism in orderly movements, marches and counter- 
marches, and circular evolutions, are wonderfully adapted 
to harmonize, strengthen and perfect them and supply the 
necessity of a more intimate, sexual intercourse. 

Their ardent, peculiar cm toms and usage ; have in a 
measure repelled the world and brought them into con- 
tempt and ridicule. They have runny silly and foolish 
notions and ridiculously absurd ideas in regard to man and 
his relations. It is impossible to grow wheat without chaff. 

The leading spirits among them, elder Frederick and 
others remarked to me that they had outgrown all their 
old ideas and publications; wished they were extinguished 
that they might start anew, free from trammels, usag:s and 
notions. They are becoming a progressive people. 

Their women are far less vigorous and healthy than 
those at the Oneida community. The men quite the 
reverse. I found many superior spirits among them, many 
excellent children that seemed to be happy and well cared 
for. 

FREE-LOVE SPIRITUALISTS. 

I have carefully observed in all parts of the Union the 
practical effects of the spiritual, promiscuous, free-love 
philosophy on the health and social condition of its devo- 
tees and am preparing a work with numerous illustrations 
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scenes and astounding disclosures from observation and 
experience among them, which the reader will do well to 
procure as it will be most amusing, instructive and intensely 
interesting. 

I am determined to probe this matter to the bottom; to 
thoroughly understand the first principles of social science. 
I believe the science of the mind of man and his relations 
in3luding the origin, laws and destiny of life is the soul 
of science and key to all truth and intend to devote my 
life, ta]ent and energies to the critical study and truthful 
discussion of the principles of practical science, which lie 
at the foundation of all perfectibility and progressive social 
happiness. 

CHASTIT5T. 

No propensity is so necessary as the sexual instinct; 
the proper exercise of none more delightful and beneficial; 
while its excess, even in a state of wedlock, depresses the 
spirits, relaxes the fibres, weakens and exhausts the whols 
frame, and this general decay of the system is attended by 
a train of symptoms of the most distressing character, 
ending in premature death. 

No accurate observer of the human system will deny 
that the excesses of sexual enjoyment, and the irregulari- 
ties of the sexual functions, masturbation, &c, are the 
causes of almost every disease to which the system is 
liable. 

Among all the evils of life, there is not one to be more 
dreaded than the habit of masturbation or self-pollution. 
It destroys the strongest constitution; lays the finest intel- 
lect in ruins. 

Natural enjoyment, in periodical turns, within proper 
bounds, at the mature age, is as necessary, as premature, 
excessive, or unnatural gratification is destructive, and the 
one is as much commanded by the laws of God, nature and 
man, as the other is explicitly forbidden by the same laws, 
which we are all bound to obey. 

Continued celibacy loads the glands, retards the circula- 
tion and occasions fulness and stagnation of all the vessels. 
Thus excess and abstinence are alike unnatural and hurt- 
ful. A temperate enjoyment is the only pledge of health, 
happiness and longevity. 



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To every animal but man, nature has set bounds to the 
exercise of the procreative functions and prescribed the 
periods of their desire; but to man, as a rational being, 
and the noblest work of creation, she has given full liberty 
to enjoy those blissful pleasures continually, guided only 
hj reason and a proper regard for the powers of his system. 
It gives the highest pleasures of which the senses are 
capable, and mingles with the sweetest affections of the 
human heart. 

The passion, that liberal herald of our manifestations, 
and the bright shining emblem of a noble soul and a 
tender heart, adorned by a brilliant intellect, is also the 
theme of the novelist and inspires the poet and the artist. 
Without it the world is a blank and society a chaos. 

Tiove is engrafted by natufe in the human breast, the 
mother-plant o: every virtixe, the source of every bliss; 
and its enjoyments are not less pleasing to God than use- 
ful to mankind. It is this which draws the sexes to each 
other, makes each other's happiness the highest earthly 
consideration and produces feelings of rapture which can 
only be compared to heaven itself, and which Mahommed, 
with a fine notion of the human character and its prevail- 
ing passion, has made the chief of its unending joys. 

Excessive venery produces lassitude, weakness, numb- 
ness, a feeble gait, head-ache, convulsions, irregularity of 
all the senses, dimness of sight, dullness of hearing, insi- 
pidity of taste, insensibility to odors, an idiot look, weak- 
ness and derangement of the digestive and nutritive 
functions, spinal disease and general effeininancy. 

Coition is useful whenever it is solicited by nature in a 
healthy state of the system; but at all other times it weak- 
ens the faculties. When the seminal fluid has been too long 
retained in its vesicles, it acquires such a thickness as to 
make difficult its return into the mass of the blood; then 
its natural discharge, in conjunction with one of the 
opposite sex, is proper and even indispensable to a state of 3 
health. 

After excessive coition with a woman, if she is really 
beloved, a man is not sensible of lassitude. The joy of the 
soul increases the strength of the body and all his powers 
and faculties act in a beautiful sympathy, and rally to 
recruit the exhausted organs. There is no such action of 
the recuperative forces with the self-polluter, livery effort 



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is used to secrete and eject the wasted fluid, and the con- 
vulsions suffered by the frame are such as can rarely be 
remedied. 

Fatal and worst of all the terrible consequence of this 
vice, is that it destroys the sentiment of love; makes the 
patient fly from the charms and endearments of the other 
sex, and utterly takes away the disposition and the power 
to fulfil the object of the marriage state. Man, sunk to a 
beast, loses the noblest of all feelings, his love for woman; 
and woman, victim of the same foul desires, is no more 
accessible to the soft passion, which to her should be a 
source of such rapturous pleasure; neither longer feels 
that "beauty has charms to dilate our breasts and multiply 
our joys." 

FLOWERS, THE BOWERS OF LOVE. 

Flowers are the expression of the love or sex nature of 
plants. Solomon arrayed in all his glory with his thousand 
wives cannot be compared to one of them. The procreat- 
ive, fruitful qualities of trees generate their divine, creative 
elements in their tinted, variegated blossoms, celestial, 
emblematic flowers. These are the sweetest, most spiritual, 
celestial productions of earth. 

The electrical, illuminating sunbeam paints them with 
magic power, gives them their divine, symmetrical, speaking 
expressions, their inexpressible, spiritual, emotional attrac- 
tions whereby they are drawn into each other's soul-em- 
brace, kissing the God of day and creation, morning, noon 
and" eve. How beautifully and effectually they perform 
their creative functions revelling in amorous and sexual 
delights, unspeakable, inexpressible loves, from their inmost 
being. 

One beholds infinite variety and beauty of form and 
expression in all the passional attributes of flowers. 

The experienced, practised eye of the horticulturist can 
readily detect their sex nature. 

For many years the author of this volume studied their 
living instincts, habits and peculiarities; his youth was 
devoted to gardening, fruit growing, and stock raising. 
Possessing a sensitive, inspirational mind and tempera- 
ment he fancied he could hear and understand their 
language. Many volumes could be filled with anecdotes 
and poems of their poetic life. , 



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The author is preparing a work with great care, intense 
thought and critical stud}' on this marvelous, productive 
department of life, 

THE SEX OF FLOWERS. 

Male flowers are projective, pointed, sharp featured, elon- 
gated, concentrated, focalized. 

Females are the exact reverse, flat, broad, open, receptive, 
absorbing, attractive, magnetic, sweeter and richer, innnite- 
ly more fruitful and delicious. 

This may be observed in strawberry plants; the male 
plants yield no fruit but blossom profusely: grow tall and 
luxuriant; run to vines and multiply rapidly, If the garde- 
ner is not careful they will monopolize and exhaust the soil. 
It is necessary to have but few male plants in a large becl 
of females. 

This seems to be the case with all creeping vines. 

HOW TO DETECT SEX LN SEED. 

In selecting seeds of melons, squashes and pumpkins it 
is of the utmost importance to distinguish the male, from 
the female. The male pumpkin, squash and melon have a 
protruded, peeky finish opposite the stem; their seeds are 
almost worthless, except for the purpose of procreating, 
producing simply vines and blossoms. The female melon, 
squash and pumpkin have a cavity, a receptive opening, 
generally in the form of a triangle, opposite the stem ; when 
matured their seeds are extremely prolific, every blossom 
producing fruit; the seed is wider and flatter than the male 
seed. 



MONOGAMY, POLYGAMY, POLYANDKY. 



MONOGAMY, POLYGAMY, POLYANDRY. 

"We find every conceivable variety of sexual relation, 
existing in the vegetable kingdom, from the union of a 
single stamen and pistil with two, three, four or almost 
any number of stamens or several pistils, receiving their 
pollen indiscriminately from a number of stamens. 

Vegetables are monogamic, polygamic and polyandrous. 
Study the loves and lives of plants and you will find 
abundant, convincing proof of this; some are promiscu- 
ous, any male fecundating any female that requires it. 

We see the polygamic relation existing among fowls, 
seals and other egregious animals in which o"ie male has a 
harem of several females, who are attracted to him and 
the equity of the case is determined by the right of the 
strongest. 

We see female animals especially those that produce 
several young at a litter, embracing in succession several 
males. 

The queen bee, the only perfect female in the hive, has 
several hundred pair or more drones whose sole office is 
the fecundation of her eggs, which produce her numerous 
offspring. 

HEREDITARY LAWS. 

We have practically studied with great care the curious, 
procreative and hereditary laws that obtain in the vege- 
table and animal kingdom and made many interesting dis- 
coveries in watching the effectual workings of these fixed 
laws. While a shepherd, I observed the magic ease by 
which stock could be improved and the fattening or wool 
qualities of lambs be perfected. 

One ram is sufficient for a large flock of sheep; one bull 
for a herd of cows; one stallion for many mares. 

This is a most extensive and interesting study from the 

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vegetable upward, through all the innumerable degrees 

and gradations of generated life. 

New varieties of plants can easily be produced or berries, 
vegetables and fruits improved. 

AGRICULTURAL GODLINESS. 

Varieties of fruits must be multiplied and perfected. 

In the distant future I behold every man, woman and 
child according to scripture sitting under their own vines 
and fruit trees with none to make them afraid. 

CULTURE OF STOCK. 

Men understand the laws of hereditary descent in many 
respects very well when applied to animals. They have 
studied them from the earliest ages. The Bible is explicit 
upon this point. 

We see the cunning patriarch Jacob, the third from 
Abraham, forming the trio fathers of the patriarchs from 
whom sprang the peculiar Jewish people who have given 
the world its Bible, oracles, prophets, apostles and Re- 
deemer. 

Jacob was cheated by Laban after laboring seven years 
for his lovely Rachel, having the ugly Leah substituted 
for his wife. To encourage him to tend his flock seven 
years more Laban bargained to him all the speckled cattle, 
bred from the flock but we see how effectually Jacob pun- 
ished the selfish spirit of Laban by conforming to the laws 
of procreation; keeping the male and female cattle apart 
and putting speckled rods in the running water, allowing 
the male to have constant access to the same, keeping the 
females away till very thirsty when in season. In this con- 
dition he allowed them only to mingle at the water. 

As water is colorless nothing but speckled rods could be 
seen in the twinkling, murmuring, ever-flowing stream, 
while the thirsty females were under the strong magnetic 
impression they received; so by repeating the process 
Jacob brought "the vision of the speckled waters before 
the minds of the females, thus the impression would con- 
tinue to deepen upon those that had already conceived. 

Although Laban changed the condition of the wages ten 
times, Jacob by his art and science continued to outwit him. 



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transcending and outlasting all others, around which may 
revolve other loves in harmony with the prime or pivotal 
relations. 

What all seem to demand for every passion and function 
is freedom of thought, desire and action in their social 
and passional relations. 

Some men are only capable of single love. Women are 
more tenacious and exclusive than men. We read more of 
this in poems and novels than we see in real life. The more 
varied and expansive the nature, the greater the variety 
desired. These differences in exclusive tendency or expan- 
sive variety extend to the whole character. A genius of 
great capacity cannot so easily restrain his affections, de- 
sires and gratifications. 

Theoretically among Christians the monagamic principles 
of single unions for life is most popular but is widely vio- 
lated in practice. This is the legal marriage from which 
divorce is allowed for various causes. 

EVILS OF MAERIAGE WITHOUT LOVE. 

In my opinion it is a crime of the greatest magnitude to 
live together and beget children without love, or to compel 
parties so to live by law or usage. It is impossible to beget 
healthy and perfect children under such circumstances.. It 
is the duty of all so long as they live together to court and 
culture each other's love; bleni, perfect and harmonize as 
far as possible. It is easy to change the temperaments and 
adapt the wonderful elastic nature to almost any condition 
or peculiar combination. 

Persons who mutually desire to separate should be per- 
mitted to do so without public condemnation. It is evident 
that the Creator intended kindred spirits the male and 
female elements, positive and negative temperaments and 
qualities to blend together and form one perfect unit, twain 
in one flesh, in spirit and in truth from their inmost 
being. This is evidently the most celestial union and pro- 
duces the most perfect offspring. 

CONJUGAL LOVE. 

The instincts of conjugality cannot be violated with im- 
punity. The Creator has hedged round the sex love of the 
natural, selfish man with intense thorny jealousies. 



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Promiscuous intercourse is a fruitful source of danger- 
ous and deadly diseases. The blood of the race is becoming 
poisoned with blasting, biting, virus and millions of child- 
ren are suffering with venereal diseases inherited from their 
parents and ancestors. There is nothing more degrading 
and disgusting than promiscuous, unbridled, licentiousness. 
Nothing could disorganize society so quickly as the destruc- 
tion of the conjugal relations. This is the holy sanctuary, 
around which cluster all the domestic virtues, the divine 
and redeeming attributes of the affectional loves. 

PSYCHOLOGICAL LOVE. 

Extremes meet; the most degraded and most refined be- 
come profligate in love; the most ignorant and uncultured 
as well as the most sensitive, refined, highly unfolded, 
spiritualized, run to extremes; the gross and igaorant by 
uncontrolled passions, the refined and cultured by sensitive, 
psychological conditions, are magnetically attracted and 
wrought upon by positive minds. 

The shield of the soul is worn away by intense thought 
and much culture so that the spheres readily blend. These 
become the media through which mind readily operates 
both in an out of the form. They are often inspired; influ- 
enced to do many things contrary to their better judgment. 
The more poetical, susceptible and loving the soul, the 
more readily it yields to temptation; is the more easily 
soiled. 

MUTUAL LOVE. 

The sexes mutually feel within themselves a tender and 
vivid interest in each other, and their devotion and attach- 
ments burst forth with the most convincing expressions and 
attitudes. As each is the sole object of the other's desire, 
they at last see in nature nothing* but themselves ; extrava- 
gant imagination flings over both all possible excellences; 
they indulge in intoxicating dreams of beauty and perfec- 
tion, and each becomes, in the conviction of the other, an 
absolute divinity. Each, then, values existence solely for 
the beloved being, and would cheerfully lose even liberty, 
nay life itself, for the object of idolatry. 

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hirii with a peculiar grace as he returns. If he remains 
inactive, she arouses him with gentle taps of her beak and 
wings ; if he withdraws she pursues him, and when he de- 
fends himself, a light night of six steps attracts him again. 
Thus the innocence of nature contrives these allurements 
and shows this gentle resistance, with an attractive art, 
that the most skilful coquetry can scarcely equal. 

UTILITY OF COQUETRY. 

Well managed coquetry is necessary to the condition and 
nature of woman. She thereby insures her future happi- 
ness and attracts and conquers that frigid or unconscious 
heart which she so much adores, and which her amorous 
sympathy is already in possession of. 

This natural art teaches her how by strict exertion, to 
insure success, and she quickly learns to increase her at- 
tractions: she studies to cultivate all those agreeable arts 
and graces which please and conquer. Her first affections 
are presented to him under the appearance of estrange- 
ments, but the maiden, by her coquetry, flies, that she may 
be pursued by him, and when his love assumes a virtuous 
moderation, she by her modesty, keeps it alive and burn- 
ing. 

LAW OF NATURE. 

It is the law of nature, and not of caprice, for man to be 
led by the aid of the locomotive, nutritive and thinking 
organs, and of the reproductive functions, to the attraction 
of pleasure, affection and love; while woman, under the 
shield of the same laws, will always conquer and guard 
herself against every disappointment and treachery. 

The languishing of love most generally springs up in 
soft repose, and if not well guarded, increases in fury. To 
oppose its ravages, and to subdue these fiery billows, male 
and female should avoid its piercing darts by flight, by 
strong bodily exercise, and by turning their minds towards 
intellectual pursuits, which extinguish these vicious senti- 
ments, and the violent erotic pleasures, at the same time 
that they produce a revulsion to the other organs. 



CURE OF FEMALE DISEASES. 



TREATMENT OF LEUCORRHEA. 

Castile suds properly applied and taken as an injection, 
with rest, recreation, and agreeable magnetism are all that 
is necessary in the early stages of leucorrhea. The- secre- 
tions that protect the private parts must not be allowed to 
accumulate or remain too long as they become poisonous, 
and attract elements injurious to the system. 

If there be any discharge, inject a solution of alum 1 oz. 
to a pint of water ; this will arrest the secretion, harden 
and strengthen the vagina. A sitz bath for a few moments 
followed by magnetic treatment is of vital importance. 
Avoid becoming fatigued and observe the recumbent posi- 
tion as much as possible; apply cold bandages on going to 
bed; remove all pressure around the waist. The clothes 
should be loosely suspended from the shoulders. 

The use of pessaries is generally injurious. They were 
used by the Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Arabian physi- 
cians, and are still recommended by old practitioners. They 
are made of gold, silver, wood, cork, sponge, glass, and rub- 
ber, and they frequently cause inflammation, ulceration 
and cancer in the womb. If the abdominal muscles are 
relaxed an abdominal supporter is indispensable. Unless 
these supporters fit properly they are worse than useless ; 
they should be made as sinrple as possible with front and 
back pads. Tonics, as well as cold injections, should be 
used to strengthen the general system. 

The organs may be restored to their natural position by 
passing the fingers up the vagina. By continuing gentle 
pressure the uterus will suddenly emerge to its proper 
place. 

PRURITUS, OR ITCHING CE THE PRIVATE PARTS, 

Is sometimes very troublesome ; in some cases so severe 
as to prevent rest day or night. 

Treatment. — Take borax one drachm ; morphia five 
grains ; water eight ounces; use as a wash; or add a quart 
of water, to a pound of tar ; let it stand two or three days 
after thoroughly stirring it ; use the water as a wash. 

Give strict attention to regular periods for their evacua- 
tion. In case of constipation eat laxative food, take injec- 
tions of tepid water, occasicnal sitz baths a few moments, or 
a seidlitz powder, or a citrate of magnesia when absolutely 
necessary. 



PASSIONAL SENSIBILITIES. 



PASSIONAL SENSIBILITIES. 

When in young persons there are unequivocal signs of 
excessive sensibility, and symptoms of erotic desires of 
carnal excitement, all enticing books of love and romance, 
obscene paintings and music of an impassioned and volup- 
tuous nature, must be witheld. Theatres, luxuriant parties, 
fashionable circles, and every company and place where 
the softer passions are excited and seductive music and 
dancing should be carefully avoided. 

Love is pure and productive of happiness instead of 
misery; love then is the embellisher, not the occupier; the 
counselor and not the arbiter of life; the means of health, 
hope and felicity, and not of sickness, despair and death. 

It inspires the body and purines the system; cleanses, 
heals and keeps in working order the mysterious channels 
of sexual life, removing antagonistic obstacles and foreign 
matter from the system, that may obstruct the kidneys and 
bladder reservoir. 

Cleansing and counteracting effects of poisonous virus 
absorb froin imperfect and diseased organisms thus ever 
setting the sanctuary of life in order like a faithful steward 
and keeper of the sacred temple. 

The amative function, or medium of spiritual, electrical, 
magnetic attraction and repulsion which creates all those 
exquisite enjoyments, pleasures and emotions arising from 
intimate sexual communion, is the source of love, life, 
health and happiness; the most sensitive and delicate point 
of our being where the very gods stand sentinel at the 
gates of life, watching with ceaseless vigilance the awaken- 
ing of creative energies, imparting their inspiration, soul- 
power and spiritual life, opening an inexhaustible fountain 
of irresistible emotions, unspeakable pleasure and celestial 
joys, quickening, animating and inspiring the thoughts of 
the mind, impressibilities of the heart and sensibilities of 
the soul, creating the holiest instincts, unearthly aspira- 
tions, indescribable impulses, swaying with a magic scepter 
or wand of love every power of man. 

LOVE IMMORTAL. 

This is evidently an immortal function, a divine expres- 
sion of our nature ; when rightly cultured, understood and 
properly gratified it will add infinitely to the happiness of 



LOVE IMMORTAL. 



earth and joys of the conjugal heaven; this function should 
never be confounded with either of the others except in 
case of necessity or when offspring is desired; it acts as a 
bait to the third or progenitive function but may be grati- 
fied to any extent under the judicious, vigilant and all- 
powerful will, without physical exhaustion or injury to 
health, but a positive benefit, blessing, as an invigorating, 
vitalizing, magnetic medium of life. It may be spiritually 
gratified, exercised and legitimately manifested without 
intimate physical contact or sexual intercourse. 

If he that looketh and lusteth, committeth adultery how 
much more effectually do we fulfil the law of life while look- 
ing and loving, blessing and smiling, magnetically feeding 
the hungry, famished natures around us who are perishing 
by millions for the bread of life; there is no life so holy as the 
life of love, "pure and undefiled which casfceth out all fear 
and worketh no ill." 

MARRIAGE IN HEAVEN. 

This is the new commandment that ye love one another 
and greet all kindred spirits with a holy kiss, thereby re- 
plenish your own nature and feed the soul on the heavenly 
manna. In the kingdom of heaven they neither marry nor 
are given in marriage but love as loveth the very God, soul 
communing with soul, mind with mind, heart linked with 
heart all in one like drops in the great ocean feeding and 
being fed, enriched by the aggregate love and intelligence 
of the whole. 

Christ prayed that we might all be one as he, his father 
and apostles were one. This will be the state of perfect 
holiness when the green eyed monster, the demon of jeal- 
ousy shall perish from the earth and the selfishness of man 
seek its highest expression and gratification in the truest 
interests of the race and universal good; nevertheless let 
none misunderstand me. 

CONJUGAL LOVE. 

God has created the faculty of conjugality which sanc- 
tifies the sexual relation and dedicates the third function 
to the interests and use of one object, exclusive, pure and 
holy love in this life or so long as this function exists in 
man or angels. 



CONJUGAL LOVE. 



This subject is destined to agitate ntightilythe domest ! c 
relations for several generations to come; we leave its dis- 
cussion for another more appropriate work. 

PROGENITIVE FUNCTION. 

The progenitive or third function of the sex nature con- 
stitutes the proereative power of man, generates the semen, 
creates zoospermes, enables man to beget offspring with 
the aid of a suitable conjugal companion; to duplicate 
himself and multiply his species, even to create a superior 
intelligence. The gratification of this function to excess 
is extremely exhausting and injurious to the system; its 
legitimate and proper gratification relieves, invigorates and 
strengthens the system by calling into action every power, 
faculty and attribute of body and mind which like all other 
actions tends to health and strength. 

The fountain must flow out to become pure, wholesome 
snd sweet; stagnation is death; the inactive talent is lost, 
extinguished. 

This is an active world. To beget offspring is the great- 
est work of humanity. 

LOVE NATURE OE MAN. 

Man is gifted far superior to the lower animals in his 
love nature. By judicious culture and proper restraint he 
may enjoy the sexual and conjugal delights to any extent 
without exhaustion through the perfective, compensative 
law of our being. 

Under reciprocal stimulants of spiritual temperaments 
properly adapted there is a magnetic union established like 
the circulation of the blood or nervous fluid in the body, 
through which the love element goes its perpetual round, 
perfecting life, purging, cleansing, purifying itself, supply- 
ing and being supplied through mutual, reciprocal love 
from the spirit of the blood of kindred hearts and the liv- 
ing inspiration of the divine male and female mind. 

HOLT THOUGHTS THE ORIGIN OF LOVE. 

All love and life begin with righteous and holy thoughts. 
All antagonism, disease and death originate in impure, un- 
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Thoughts are tangible realities generated in the focus of 
the mind; they are the creators of good and evil, of life 
and happiness, pain and disease. 

The mind partakes of the nature of Deity. All evils 
may be traced back to their origin in perverted minds. 
Mind is gifted with creative power; can create good or evil. 

ESSENCE OF LIEE. 

Every part of the system is strengthened, perfected and 
beautified by the fluid essence that generates the life germs; 
when not otherwise exhausted it is a fountain of life and 
energizing, vital force which acts in every direction, a 
motive power which infuses manhood into every organ of 
the brain, and fibres of the body. This living, vital heat 
must not be exhausted. 

Youth is the season of enterprise and action. There is 
a restless and eager desire for knowledge and a variety of 
occupations; the constitution is developed by hard exercise 
and the mind by study. 

Love is yet more ideal than actual, more romantic than 
passional; in the imaginative more than the .senses; so the 
nerve power, the divine energy that reigns in the soul per- 
fects the whole nature. 

b> In woman while the organic action of the ovaries goes 
on if there is no expenditure of nerve force in sexual 
indulgence, no fecundation of the ovum and consequently 
no evolution of the foetus, her vital forces are expended in 
mental and physical development and in fitting her for the 
f auctions of love and maternity. 

HOW TO RESTRAIN THE PASSIONS. 

Avoid bad and lascivious companions. Shun the com- 
pany of the vicious and abandoned, and everything that 
tends to excite the sensibilities, which are to be regulated 
and reduced. Avoid sedentary habits and solitary places, 
if they engender impure imaginations; never read obscene 
books; seek the company of the wise and moral, and 
above all, have constant and active employment for body 
and mind. 

On the activity, or the languor and disorder of the 
organs of reproduction, would appear in a great measure 
to depend the elevation of genius, the abundance of ideas. 



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the highest achievments of mind, or their utter debase- 
ment and eternal absence. 

DANGEROUS RESTRAINT. 

Wise laws, in accordance with nature are enacted to pre- 
vent too early unions, which impose on the maiden the 
salubrious duty of chastity before legal marriage; but 
mothers, not satisfied, frame the most austere injunctions 
in addition to them, and imprudent are the restraints 
imposed upon their daughters, which, for awhile, dominate 
over youthful timidity. She cannot advance a step, utter 
a word, or cast a look, but at the hazard of severe reproof 
or malignant comment. She is taught, and we may say 
compelled, to adorn herself in voluptuous attire. 

Woman has a vital system larger than that of man, and 
she has also a larger reproductive system; hence her 
functions are correspondingly more exciting, and she is 
capable of greater pleasure than man, then, all that is con- 
nected with the passion of love, is by far more essential to 
woman than to man. 

EVILS AND DANG»ERS OF CONTINENCE. 

It is not continence but chastity, which nature and the 
laws of society require. Absolute continence is extremely 
injurious to body and mind. The disused organs become 
diseased and the mind unbalanced, frequently causing 
insanity, epilepsy, convulsions and many dangerous and 
mortal ills, which medical experience, statistics, and the 
asylums of the world confirm. 

Judicious sexual intercourse prevents and cures all these 
complaints. Hence, men and women who, from religious 
zeal, devote themselves to an eternal chastity, often con- 
tract an obligation which is above human power to fulfil. 
Nature rejects it; and the vital action produces the singu- 
lar phenomena of priapomania (or satyriasis) or of nym- 
phomania; the first causing sexual frenzy in males, and the 
other the use of horrible means of sexual gratification on 
the part of females. Frequently this erotic fury is commu- 
nicated by sight, or by a recital, to very irritable persons 
who are similarly circumstanced, and is propagated like an 
epidemic disease. It gives origin to hysteric convulsions 
and to exstacies of passion which cannot be subjected to 
the laws of modesty and rules of propriety. 



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EVILS OF CONTINENCE. 



Birds when separated from their mates often die of 
epilepsy. Love often punishes with death those who will 
not gratify her demands. 

Rachel said to Jacob, "gimme children or I die" Cenobites 
are more exposed than others to cancers of the breasts and 
litems. Corroded love deranges all life's forces, magnetic 
nerve fluids and vital elements of life, and leaves the love 
nature to starve, stagnate, wither and die of inaction ana by 
its crumbling decay to undermine the foundation of the 
temple of life; sickens the heart, sinks the spirit, spreads 
gloom, despondency and despair over every prospect; 
makes the future look dark as the dungeons of death, 
turns the mind inward, to gnaw, corrode and destroy itself 
with nothing to animate, enliven, cheer and inspire; noth- 
ing to feed, nourish, brace up and sustain the unhappy 
victim. Surely it is not good for man to be alone. It is 
thus that we perceive that moral love and the union of the 
sexes by the bonds of marriage, are adapted to, and ex- 
pressive of a primary Institute of Natw*e — the perpetua- 
tion OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

EEFECTS OF FIRST FECUNDATION ON PROGENY. 

The man who first deflowers a woman leaves an indelible 
and most lasting impression upon her whole organism, 
which will affect in proportion to the intensity of her sen- 
sibilities, all her offspring. His electro-psycho-vital mag- 
netism will affect every child. It would be impossible for 
her to become entirely free from his influence. 

Men prize virtue beyond all price, for this reason most 
men desire to raise pure stock and nothing unnerves and 
unmans a man so quickly as jealousy, the horrible suspi- 
cion that his wife is untrue and his darling child is not his 
own. 

If a woman becomes impregnated by one man and then 
cohabits constantly with another during her pregnancy the 
child will resemble the second man rather than the father. 
This will surely be the case if she is fond of the caresses 
of the latter. Where a man is absent from his wife during 
the period of gestation the child is almost sure to resemble 
the father. A child will resemble its amorous father who 
keeps a constant connection with his wife during preg- 
nancy. 



CONTINENCE. 



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ABSOLUTE CONTINENCE. 

An absolute and forced continence, will surely be at- 
tended with the most deplorable results. 

The horrible examples of all orders of monks and nuns, 
and of the Eoman Catholic clergy, give ample evidence, 
with hardly an individual exception, of the continual tor- 
ments of celibacy, and the various sensations and ideas 
experienced by all of them during the frequent occurrence 
of voluptuous delirium. 

The furious instinct increases as years advance, and this 
forced continence produces through all the system a keen 
sensibility, or rather a vehemence, never before felt. 

The reproductive organs, by privation and inactivity 
become diseased and irritable to excess. The stomach is 
much impaired; the pulsation of the heart is powerfully 
affected, and the nervous system greatly excited. The 
poor victim falls at last, into deep despondency and despair. 
She is seized with a horror of life, which leads her. finally, 
to utter ruin and death. Marriage alone will put an end 
to this awful state. 

In the extravagance of passion, suicide is often contem- 
plated, and understandingly executed. Look at canary 
birds; when separated from their females, and they can see 
them without being able to reach them, they sing continu- 
ally, and never cease till their distress is terminated by an 
attack of epilepsy. 

Be it, then, remembered that the period of the greatest 
reproductive ardor, is that of the highest mental excite- 
ment, and that the dominant passions of a burning nature 
will interfere with the operations of the intellectual facul- 
ties, so that many young women become insane, either 
from erotic excitement, or from the love, even of the beings 
of their own imagination. 

THE NECESSITY OF A SETTLED STATE OF LIFE. 

Marriage is man's natural state after puberty, and to 
woman it is an indispensable requisite. She was created of 
him and for him, young and handsome, mature in age, 
strength, and nature; and to him she was given, adorned 
with all those graces and charms which remind liim and her 
of the imperative laws of mutual delights and those of pro- 
creation. 



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SETTLED STATE OF LIFE. 



The early ripeness of this appetite proves it to be the 
intention of Providence that people should early settle in 
matrimony, and exercise those gifts which reproduce their 
equals. 

Late marriages are not eminently happy, and this is a 
truth too important to be neglected. As to young women, 
it is certain that the happiest effects must result from early 
matrimony, and especially to those of a voluptuous, sanguine 
temperament. 

Wives and husbands should be chosen, not in accordance 
with the state of wealth and fashion, but in compliance with 
the salutary characteristic laws of life and nature ; we mean, 
of body and mind; on the principles of righteous judgment, 
and truths connected with physiology, so that their union 
may be happy and crowned with perpetual bliss; their pro- 
geny healthy, vigorous, and endowed with rich gifts in body 
and mind. 

DESIKE AND LOVE. 

"Beware, young man! Beware of the allurement of 
wantonness, and let not the harlot tempt thee to excess in 
her delights. 

" The madness of desire shall defeat its own pursuits; 
from the blindness of its rage, thou shalt rush upon destruc- 
tion. 

" Therefore give not thy heart to her sweet enticements, 
neither suffer thy soul to be ensnared by her enchanting 
delusions. 

" The fountain of health, which must supply the stream 
of pleasure, shall be quickly dried up, and every spring of 
joy shall be exhausted. 

"In the prime of thy life, old age shall overtake thee; 
Thy sun shall decline in the morning of thy days. 

" But when virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, 
the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars 
of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to 
resist. 

" The whiteness of her bosom transcendeth the lily; her 
smiles are more delicious than a garden of rosss. 

"The innocence of her eye is like that of the turtle dove; 
simplicity and truth dwell iu her h jart. 



DESIRE AND LOVE. 



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"The kisses of her mouth are sweeter than honey; the 
perfumes of Arabia breathe from her hps. 

" Shut not thy bosom to the tenderness of love; the puri- 
ty of its flame shall ennoble thy heart, and soften it to 
receive the fairest impressions. 

WOMAN, WIFE, MOTHER. 

" Give ear, fair daughter of love ! to the instructions of 
prudence, and let the precepts of truth sink deep in thy 
lieart; So shall the charm of thy mind add elegance to thy 
form; and thy beauty, like the rose it resemble th, shall 
letain its sweetness when its bloom is withered, 

."In the spring of thy youth, in the morning of thy days, 
when the eyes of men gaze on thee with delight, and nature 
whispereth to thine ear the meaning of their looks. Ah ! 
hear with caution their seducing words, guard well thy 
heart, nor listen to their soft persuasions. 

" Remember thou art made man's reasonable companion, 
not the slave of his passion; the end of thy being is not 
merely to gratify his loose desire, but to assist him in the 
toils of life, to soothe him with thy tenderness, and recom- 
pose his care with self endearments. 

" Who is she that winneth the heart of a man, that sub- 
dueth him to love, and reigneth in his breast? 

" Lo yonder she walketh in maiden sweetness, with in- 
nocence in her mind and modesty upon her cheeks. 

" Her hand seeketh employment, her foot delighteth not 
iii gadding abroad. 

" She is clothed with neatness, she is fed with temper- 
ance; humility and meekness are as a crown of glory cir- 
cling her head. 

" On her tongue dwelleth music, the sweetness of honey 
floweth from her lips. 

" Decency is in all her words, in her answers are mildness 
and truth. 

" Submission and obedience are the lessons of her life, 
and peace and happiness are her reward. 

" Before her steps walketh prudence, and virtue attendeth 
at her right hand. 

"Her eyes speaketh softness and love; but discretion 
with a sceptre sitteth on her brow. 

" The tongue of the licentious is dumb in h:r presence, 
the awe of her virtue keepeth liim silent, 



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WOMAN, WIFE, MOTHER. 



" When scandal is busy, and the fame of her neighbor is 
tossed from tongue to tongue; if charity and good nature 
open not her mouth, the finger of silence resteth on h' 
lips. 

" Her breast is the mansion of goodness, and therefore 
she suspecteth no evil in others. 

"Happy is the man that shall make her his wife; happy 
is the cliild that shall call her mother. 

"She preside th in the house, and there is peace; she 
commandeth with judgment, and is obeyed. 

" She arise th in the morning, she considereth her affairs, 
and appointeth to every one their proper business. 

"The care of her family is her whole delight; to tfca 
alone she applieth her study, and elegance with frugality 
is seen in her mansion. 

"The prudence of her management is an honor to her 
husband, and he heareth her praises with a secret delight, 

" She informeth the minds of her children with wisdom, 
she fashioneth their manners from the example of her owi 
goodness. 

" The word of her mouth is the law of their youth, the 
motion of her eye commandeth their obedience. 

" She speaketh, and her servants fly; she pointeth and 
the thing is done. 

" For the law of love is in their hearts, and her kindness 
addeth wings to their feet. ^ 

"In prosperity she is not puffed up; in adversity she 
healeth the wounds of fortune with patience. 

" The troubles of her husband are alleviated by her 
counsels, and sweetned by her endearments; heputteth his 
heart in her bosom, and receiveth comfort. 

HUSBAND. 

"Take unto thyself a wife, and obey the ordinance of 
God, and become a faithful member of society. 

" But examine with care, and fix not suddenly. On thy 
present choice, depends thy future happiness. If much of 
her time is destroyed in dress and adornments; if she is 
enamored of her own beauty, and delighted with her own 
praise; if she laugheth much, and talketh loud; it her foot 
abideth not in her father's house, and her eyes with bold- 
ness rove on the, faces of men; though her beauty were as 



HUSBAND. 



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the sun in the firmament of Heaven, turn thy eyes from 
her charms, turn thy feet from her paths, and suffer not 
thy soul to be ensnared by the allurements of imagination. 

"But when thou findest sensibility of heart, joined with 
softness of manners; an accomplished mind, with a form 
agreeable to thy fancy; take her to thy house; she is worthy 
to be thy friend, thy companion in life, the wife of thy 
boscm. 

" Oh cherish her as a blessing sent thee from Heaven. 
Let the kindness of thy behavior endear thee to her heart. 

"She is the mistress of thy house; treat her therefore 
with respect, that thy servants may obey her. 

"Oppose not her inclination without cause; she is the 
partner of thy cares, make her also the companion of thy 
pleasures. 

" Reprove her faults with gentleness, exact not her obedi- 
ence with rigor. 

" Trust thy secrets in her breast; her counsels are sincere, 
thou shalt not be deceived. 

" When pain and sickness assault her, let thy tenderness 
soothe her afflictions; a look from thee, of pity and love, 
shall alleviate her grief, or mitigate her pain, and be of 
more avail than many physicians. 

" Consider the tenderness of her sex, the delicacy of her 
frame, and be not severe to her weakness, but remember 
thine own imperfections." 



PROSTITUTES OF NEW YORK 



"We find all classes in New York from the lowest and 
coarsest to the most refined and beautiful, corresponding 
to every grade of society besides a very large class of pri- 
vate courtezans. 

Many young women pretend to follow elegant trades, arts 
or professions to conceal their regular business and keep up 
a show of respectability. We find many fashionable wives 
of men of small income, of this character. 

It is impossible to prevent prostitution under the present 
social system; all we can hope to do is to improve the con- 
dition of its victims; bad as their condition is, many 
married women are worse off than they. 

THE WOES AXD SORROWS OF PROSTITUTES. 

Most prostitutes have a tale of woe, sorrow or disappoint- 
ment, of blighted affection. Certain causes which have 
conspired to bring them to this condition apparantly justi- 
fied them in taking this step. Most of them have lost con- 
fidence in themselves and humanity. They are very 
impressible, sensitive, magnetic, impulsive, emotional and 
easily affected by surroundings; they consider that society 
has wronged them: they were brought into the world with- 
out their consent; find it extremely difficult and almost 
impossible to gain a livelihood by any of the legitimate 
channels, open to them. 

After repeated trials and much struggling to appear 
respectable and supply the necessities of their being, they 
have finally yielded to the soft words and flattering magne- 
tism of some pretended friend; they began a life of shame 
in secret, at last openly peddled their virtue upon the 
street. 

CRUELTY OF SOCIETY TO WOMAN. 

Once a woman has taken a false step, society cruelly 
kicks her out, robs her of all that is worth living for her, 
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179 



good name; brands the seal of eternal infamy on her brow; 
curses all her posterity as bastards, and their mother as an 
abandoned wretch, who is not fit to live. 

Christ's example regarding prostitutes. 

Our dear Lord and Savior did not treat them in this 
wise; his most intimate female friends were selected from 
among prostitutes ; he did not disdain to associate with the 
woman who had five husbands and was then living with a 
man, who was not her husband; he did not condemn the 
woman, taken in the very act but said unto all "let him 
that is without sin cast the first stone;" then stooping down 
he wrote pardon for woman with the finger of God on the 
bosom of the very earth. " Go thy way and sin no more." 
"When will Christians learn to follow His example ; extend 
the hand of charity, sympathy and encouragement to these 
poor, unfortunate creatures, who have enough to bear with- 
out making their burden worse. 

virtue and scandal. 

The ears of society are open to scandal. Though a 
maiden's virtue and character be as pure as the driven snow, 
white as the garments of saints, yet she is assailed with the 
storms of scandal at every turn; cruel insinuations and sur- 
mises which grow into reports; her good name gradually 
fades; her opportunities and prospects are blasted; her 
society is avoided by those she loves best; the advertisement 
draws about her those that seek her ruin 

Sue stands like a wall of adamant perhaps for years, 
though assailed day and night with flattering importunities, 
solicitations, and the devilish art of the magnet c libertine, 
the foul seducer and destroyer of woman's chastity, who 
boasts of his powers and attainments, ar t and influence over 
her and of intimacy with women he would not dare to 
speak to; he is ever ready to attack with bitterest venom 
the character of those who have been fire-proof to his 
influence and resisted his arts successfully, ever denying 
him the gratification of his passions; these suffer most 
at his hand. 

This is human nature; men do not speak ill of their 
bosom comDanions. 



TO THE FEMALE SEX. 



WEAKNESS CONTRACTED BEFORE MARRIAGE. 

There are diseases of the female sex of so delicate a na- 
ture, and the causes of which are of such a character, that 
both are too often wholly concealed, though the consequen- 
ces are indescribably dreadful, and generally vividly depicted 
on the countenance. This fact alone is a sufficient excuse 
for a full and accurate treatise on a class of derangements 
and disorders, unhappily too common, which are produced 
by ignorance, and the unnatural indulgence of the passions. 

Nature has provided in a stace of wedlock for the enjoy- 
ment of the passion of love, upon which depends the con- 
tinuance of the human species and she has given to that 
enjoyment, the highest degree of sensual pleasure. Nothing 
can be more pleasing to both sexes than the legitimate 
indulgence of this propensity. 

Bat in the female sex, more tender, delicate and sensitive 
than the male, with a more excitable temperament and 
stronger power of the imagination, there is an abuse of the 
passion of love, involving no unchaste act, no immodest 
abuse of the organs, no frictions of onanism or self-pollu- 
tion, but which is still more destructive to the virginity of 
the soul and that purity which is required by religion, and 
which is necessary to health, long life and happiness. 

"Love of a man's life, is a thing apart; 
'Tis woman's whole existence. " 

Teir passions are at the same time, to a greater degi'ee, 
under the influence of their own consent and desire, and 
they have the power of enjoying all the enchantments of 
lasciviousness, and venereal pleasure, solely in imagination, 
without either contact with man or a self-polluting action; 
they find a platonic love impossible, for, except with persons 
of a very different age, or a near relation, the imagination 
is expanded in carnal visions, and every attachment and 
affection has with these the power of sexual love, so that 
often they give way to these amorous impulses, among their 



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own sex, and even by themselves, so that their own vivid and 
strong- sensibilities plunge them into a vortex of self-destruc- 
tion. 

Ladies of refined education and elegant pursuits, with 
minds highly cultivated, and nerves of extreme sensibility, 
brought up in luxury, with every thing around them minis- 
tering to the natural impulses of an excitable temperament, 
are the most likely of all others to fall a prey and be the 
victims of this species of self-indulgence, and to suffer from 
it, evils hardly less awful than those which attend the act 
and habit of musturbation itself. 

It relaxes and enervates the mind and all the intellectual 
faculties; ruins the complexion, makes the patient pale, 
swarthy and haggard; occasions a loss of tone, exciting 
disease of the organs of generation, and tends to a long 
train of hysterical and consumptive complaints. 

The sympathy of the system irritates and inflames the 
parts within the pelvis, and produces shooting pains in the 
lower part of the body. It draws away the moisture of 
the skin and muscles and produces barrenness, that dread 
and woe of matrimonial life ; causes an indifference to natu- 
ral and healthful enjoyment of the pleasures of "Venus, and 
in time a total inaptitude or inability to perform the act of 
generation itself. 

Virgins, who indulge thus eagerly in lascivious imagina- 
tions, will soon fall into the active abuse of their own bodies 
and destroy that badge or sign of chastity which once lost 
can never be recovered. With what terror must they ap- 
proach the nuptial bed, when they reflect that their virtue 
upon the first encounter, is liable to suspicion that may 
never be removed. 

The physiognomy, the faithful mirror of the soul and 
body, gives the first indication of internal disorder. A fine 
complexion and a plump, well rounded figure are the first 
to disappear; a leanness succeeds, the skin becomes rough, 
the eyes lose then brilliancy, and by their dead languor, 
indicate disorder in the whole frame; the hps lose their hue 
of rich vermilion, the teeth their whiteness, and the whole 
system is marked with premature decay. We often see 
females who were well proportioned, become crooked by a 
bending of the spine. That this is most generally the result 
of voluptuous, secret indulgence, is well known. 

Let the young reflect upon the miserable effects of exces- 



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NYMPHOMANIA. 



sire and unnatural indulgence; let them learn that the laws 
of purity and chastity of mind, as well as person, are 
founded on principles of physiology. 

FUROR UTERTNUS NYMPHOMANIA. 

As in man, the loss of the fluids in women, hi sexual 
pleasures, weakens the system, though the effect is less, 
perhaps, because the fluids are less elaborate than the semi- 
nal fluid in man; but as the nervous system of women is 
more delicate and sensitive than that of men, so do amorous 
thoughts and emotions weaken and derange them more fre- 
quently, producing involuntary and powerful emissions of 
the fluids, causing more violent spasmodic diseases than in 
the male sex. 

The influence of Yenus can only be avoided by sudden 
flight, or the presence of Minerva. 

The worst disease resulting from erotic excitement, and 
from the love even of the beings of their own imagination, 
is nymphomania. There are many virtuous and modest 
women subject to it. The women, whom celibacy renders 
most liable to it, have been observed to be of small. stature; 
the skin is dark, the complexion ruddy, the mammae quickly 
developed, the sensibility great, and the catamenia consid- 
erable. 

At the very commencement of puberty, and in the en- 
deavors of a young maiden to observe absolute continence, 
are generally found causes which produce the symptoms of 
this disease, which symptoms soon develop themselves in 
the most aggravated forms. 

In women suffering from this disease, there is often some 
degree of melancholy; the eyes roll, the cheeks are flushed, 
the bosom heaves, and every gesture exhibits the lurking 
desire, and is enkindled by the distressing flame that burns 
within; the language is most lascivious, and the gestures 
very indecent. They invite men without distinction and 
abuse them if they repel their advances. 

May parents and guardians, and the sensible youth of 
the fair sex, profit by these awful revelations of truth, and 
may the knowledge and instructions herein given be faith- 
fully considered. 



MENSES. 



In this country it usually begins at the age of thirteen 
to sixteen and terminates at about forty to fifty. These 
two periods are the most critical in the whole life of fe- 
males, and the strictest care is then necessary, as their health 
and happiness and even their life may depend upon then- 
conduct at these times. At the proper period of menstrua- 
tion much depends upon proper management. Severe 
labor and exposure to cold, or a damp, unhealthy atmos- 
phere are too dangerous to be hazarded. In some females 
the menses are extremely irregular; some have them twice 
a month, without injury to health, while others do not have 
them once a month. 

AYhen the discharge is immoderate, the patient should 
be kept quiet and easy hi body and mind. If the discharge 
is violent, she ought to he in bed, with the head low, and 
live upon a slender diet. A weak and cold decotion of 
Peruvian bark is beneficial, and a pinch of alumn, pulveri- 
zed and dissolved in water, may be taken two or three times 
a day. 

As an immoderate discharge of the menses is caused by 
a sedentary life, and want of proper exercise, not less than 
by mental excitement, it is common among the rich, but 
very seldom does it affect the poor, who exercise much, live 
sparingly, and are free from fashions, luxuries, and fancy 
wants. It is also occasioned by the use of too much salt, 
high seasoned food, spirituous liquors, stimulating, physi- 
cal and moral causes, violent agitations of the mind, losses, 
gains, fear, anger, grief, &c. Too much exertion may be as 
hurtful as too little. 

SUPPRESSION OF THE MENSES. 

Should this necessary fluid be suppressed, except in cases 
of pregnancy or lactation, when the superabundant fluids 
are usei in gestation, or for the infant's nourishment, 
means must be immediately used to restore it. When 
females have arrived at the proper age for the appearance 
of the menses, they should be indulged with free exercise, 

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SUPPKESSION OF THE MENSES. 



fresh air and lively company, instead of being confined to 
the house. 

The delicate constitution and fine texture of the nerves 
in females, give them a sensibility, a promptitude of expres- 
sion superior to those of the other sex. While they are 
rendered objects of our affection and esteem the peculiar 
structure of then* frames, subjects them to painful and 
critical vicissitudes, affecting not only then* health, but their 
temper, and entitling them to our sympathy and indulg- 
ence. 

The first appearance of the menses, in girls, is generally 
preceded by a sense of heat and weight, and a dull pain in 
the loins, hardness of the breasts, headache, loss of appe- 
tite, lassitude, paleness of the complexion, sometimes a 
slight fever, and during the flux, nausea and faintness. 
When these symptoms are observed, at about the age when 
the menstrual discharge should appear, everything calcu- 
lated to obstruct this necessary evacuation should be care- 
fully avoided, and every proper means resorted to, to promote 
it, such as sitting frequently over the steam of tansey, 
summer-savory tea, or camomile and chinking these teas. 

The diet, at such times, should be regarded with peculiar 
care. Everything which is cold, or turns sour on the stom- 
ach, should be avoided. 

Cold is peculiarly hurtful at this period. A degree of 
cold, which may be borne with safety at any other time, 
may prove fatal at this, and be sufficient to rnin the health 
and constitution, producing the incipient symptoms of a 
confirmed consumption. The mind should be kept quiet, 
easy and cheerful, free from all excitements, such as anger, 
fear, grief and other passions, which occasion obstructions 
often incurable. 

It is the duty of mothers and those intrusted with the 
education of young ladies to instruct them early in life, in 
the conduct and management of themselves, at their criti- 
cal period. Ignorance of, or inattention to what is hurtful 
or beneficial at such times, may result in misfortunes and 
diseases, perhaps, during life, which a few sensible lessons 
and moral instructions, from an experienced matron, might 
have prevented. 



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CHLOROSIS, OR GREEN SICKNESS. 

This is an obstruction or morbidness of the womb-vessels, 
by which young ladies especially are the sufferers, at the 
time of their puberal development, or when their courses 
begin to flow. 

The most marked symptoms are felt in a general heavi- 
ness of the whole system, fatigue in the least exercise, 
palpitation of the heart, pains in the back, loins and hips, 
flatulency, acidities in the stomach and bowels, sickness 
and nausea at the sight of proper food; a preternatural 
appetite for chalk, coals, bricks and other articles of a 
hurtful and improper nature. 

In this disease, generally, the flux, instead of being of 
a healthy vermilion, blood-like color, is pale, yellowish, 
black, curled and very offensive to the smell; it is putrid 
and infectious. The complaint is caused, from stifling or 
suppressing the calls of nature at this vernal season in 
woman's life. 

Every fibre and vessel of the genital system is now filled 
with a procreative liquor, which excites in the private parts 
a powerful and involuntary irritation, strongly soliciting a 
discharge of the fluid by sensual embraces. These being 
forbidden to the maidens, and often denied to married 
ladies, for prudential causes, or just motives, the prolific 
liquor is forced back upon the stomach and affects the 
whole viscera, vitiating the catamenia and choking the 
perspirative vessels, whereby the venal, arterial, and ner- 
vous fluids become stagnant and the whites and dropsical 
humors, pervade the whole body, and consign the patient 
to a rapid consumption. In this manner thousands of 
women are hurled to the tomb in the blossom of life. 
Better would it be for parents and guardians, who have 
charge of young females afflicted with this disease, to suffer 
them to join without delay in the marriage bonds with 
those they love. Whenever a prospect of happiness can 
be reasonably hoped for, the bridal ceremony should not 
be delayed longer than necessary. 

The law of nature is the first, after God's, to be obeyed 
and to shun or delay its observance, by having recourse 
to an insufficient treatment or remedy, is criminal. 




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HYSTERICAL EPILEPSY. 



HYSTERIA AND HYSTERICAL EPILEPSY. 

An attack of hysteria is generally characterized^' yhvm- 
ing, stretching, a variable state of mind, or extravagant 
caprices, tears and laughter without cause, fluttering and 
palpitation, with flatulence, fainting, loss of sensation, 
motion and speech, death-like coldness of the extremities 
or of the body generally, also muscular rigidity, and con- 
vulsive movements. 

Hysterical epilepsy may likewise take place, the par- 
oxysms of which are sometimes preceded by dimness of 
sight, pain in the head, ringing in the ears, flatulence of 
the stomach and bowels and palpitation of the heart. Dur- 
ing the fit, the patient falls upon the ground, and rolls 
about; the muscles of the face are distorted, the tongue is 
thrust out of the mouth, and often bitten; the eyes turn 
in their orbits; she cries or' shrieks, emitting a foaming 
saliva and struggles with such violence that several persons 
are required to hold her. After a time the patient recov- 
ers, with yawning and a sense of lassitude. This kind of 
disease will be cured by marriage and connection. 

ELUOR ALBUS OR WHITES, 

Is generally caused by a debility of the body, proceed- 
ing chiefly from indolence, excessive use of tea and coffee, 
or living upon a weak, watery diet. Violent passions, sud- 
den fear and afflictions will bring it on. Many females 
have a periodical flux, instead of the menses, which is 
attended by a sensation of weight in the loins, cloudy 
urine, a loathing for some things and a longing desire for 
others. 

The effects of this disease are dropsy and consumption, 
if timely relief is not given. The patient feels acute pains 
and a burning sensation in the private parts, especially in 
walking, and in emitting urine, and there is often a falling 
of the womb. The patient should take as much exercise 
as possible. Herbs, acids and fruits must be avoided and 
by no means should the patient remain long in bed. In 
cold weather, we would recommend a warm bath and fric- 
tions, which will be found to possess singular virtue. 



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GENERATION. 

Some feel at this moment, inconceivable ecstatic raptures, 
and very strong voluptuous sensations; others appear en- 
tirely insensible, while others experience a sensation which 
is very painful. At the instant of conception most women 
feel a universal tremor, continued for some time, accompa- 
nied by a voluptuous sensation. 

Many women after they are pregnant, become very much 
altered in their looks, and have irritable feelings, inducing 
a disposition of mind, which renders their tempers easily 
ruffled, and inciting an irresistible propensity to actions 
and wants, of which at other times they would be ashamed. 
The features acquire a peculiar sharpness, the eyes appear 
larger and the mouth wider than usual. 

After the fourth month, the womb rises gradually from 
the cavity of the pelvis, enlarges the belly, and pushes out 
the navel, hence this protrusion has been considered one 
of the most certain signs of pregnancy, in the latter 
months. 

BARRENNESS, 

Sometimes happens from a miscarriage, or violent labor 
injuring some of the genital parts. One of the most fre- 
quent causes is the suppression of the menstrual flux. 
Many causes arise from various diseases incident to these 
parts, by which the womb or ovaria may be rendered unfit 
to receive or retain the male's seed. It often happens from 
universal debility and relaxation, or a local debility of the 
genital system, caused by lasciviousness, or irritation or 
disease, and these parts having lost their tone or contrac- 
tile power. 

It is universally acknowledged that those women who 
bear children usually enjoy more certain health, and are 
much le.ss liable to dangerous diseases, than those who are 
unmarried, or who prove barren. 

OP DISEASES DURING PREGNANCY. 

It is in consequence of the grossness of the essences at 
the time of conception, and from future developments in 
the embryo, and from the jarring elements caused by the 



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disproportion in the constituent parts of the male and fe- 
male seeds in their primary qualities, that vomiting, pains 
in the head and stomach, and fainting arise. These symp- 
toms are not only attended by great debility and depression 
in the whole nervous system, but they frequently produce 
hereditary diseases and dreadful consequences to the infant 
offspring. 

OF PAKTUKITION. 

This is a natural, progressive expulsion of the foetus from 
the womb. After seven months of pregnancy, the foetus 
has all the conditions of breathing and exercising its diges- 
tion; hence it may then be separated from its mother, and 
change its mode of existence. Childbirth rarely, however 
happens at this period. Most frequently the foetus remains 
in the uterus the full period of its gestation, and does not 
pass out of this organ till after the revolution of nine 
months. 

Nothing is more curious than the mechanism by which 
the foetus is expelled. In a natural labor, and where there 
is no derangement, everything happens with wonderful 
precision; all seems to have been foreseen, and calculated 
to favor its passage through the pelvis, and the genital 
parts. 

The physical causes which determine the exit of the foetus 
are the contraction of the womb, and that of the abdomi- 
nal muscles. By their force the liquor amnii flows out 
(called 'the breaking of the waters'); the head of the foe- 
tus is at first confined in the pelvis, but soon it goes 
through it, and passes out by the valve, the folds of which 
by distention disappear. These different phenomena take 
place in successive order within a eert-dn time; they are 
accompanied with pains, with swelling and softening of 
the sort parts of the pelvis and external genital parts, and 
with abundant mucous secretion in the cavity of the 
vagina. All these circumstances favcr the passage of the 
foetus. 

QUALITY AND USE OF THE SEMEN. 

The semen is formed from the essence of every faculty. 
The very spirit of the blood enters into the composition 



USE OF THE SEMEN. 



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and organic structure of every zoosperme, but when not 
required for this purpose by a drain upon the system for 
this source, it is taken up through a thousand channels 
into all departments of the living tissues, fibres and nerves, 
to quicken, animate and inspire, beautify, adorn and 
strengthen the entire man; it gives clearness and brilliancy 
to the eye, gloss and polish to the hair and skin, life to the 
blood, and sensibility to the nerves, magnetism to the mus- 
cles, force and energy to thought and action. 

Nature sacrifices everything for the offspring. It takes 
the finest and purest elements of every creature to repro- 
duce its kind. Many insects die in the procreative act 
in yielding up their life to the new germ, thus we behold 
an economical, compensatory law, working perpetually 
through all things. 

IGNORANCE OF THE SEX NATURE. 

Ignorance of the nature of the procreative functions, 
causes the greatest evils that afflict the age in which we 
live; it is sapping the foundation of the very race, obliterat- 
ing every trace of divinity from man. Secret vice, lustful 
self-pollution, suicidal destruction of the highest gifts and 
the brightest ornaments of humanity are the order of the 
day. 

AMATIVE AND PROCREATIVE FUNCTIONS IN ANIMALS. 

In animals the procreative and amative functions are 
almost inseparably blended together, the amative acting 
chiefly as a bait to the procreative functions. 

MAN GIFTED FAR ABOVE THE BRUTE. 

God has gifted man far superior to the brute in this 
respect; his more perfect complex combination of powers 
enables him to control his passional instincts and rule his 
own spirit and he who can do this is greater than he that 
ruleth a nation, for by so doing he will lay the foundation 
of the greatest empire. 

"Who can compute the extent of individual influence 
through the endless ages of eternity, acting through all 
the ramifications of his descendants when thus perfectly 
generated ? 



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PERPETUAL ENJOYMENT OF THE AMATIVE RELATIONS. 

Man is capacitated to enjoy the amative relations per- 
petually; has the will to control the progenitive functions 
at pleasure thus saving the blood and stopping the leak 
that sinks so many ships on the ocean of life. Look where 
we may we see but the wrecks of humanity; all men are 
diseased chiefly through violation of sexual law?. 

This is the very citadel of life; when consistent with 
itself is an impenetrable fort of life and health, a generator 
of powers capable of repelling any known disease, of re- 
building and redeeming the temple of existence and im- 
parting ceaseless emenations to others. All this needs 
practice, culture, discipline, careful and judicious manage- 
ment which we cannot fully discuss in this treatise. A 
word to the wise is sufficient. 

The reader should obtain the author's large, illustrated, 
more elaborate and scientific work called the "Domestic 
Medical Counselor," published by the "Mutual Benefit 
Publishing and Manufacturing Company;" sold only by 
subscription through traveling agents. 

The author would be happy to hear from interested per- 
sons. Address De. \Vickes & Co's., 

Pheenc-Medical College, Newark, N. J. 




FOB EXPLANATION SEE THE AUTHOR'S NEW SYSTEM OF PHRENOLOGY, 



Know and be true to thyself. 



PHRENOMEDICAL EXAMINATION AND CHAET. 



PHOT-MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND CHART. 

PHRENOLOGY shows what Forms of Head indicate spe- 
cial Traits of Character. It puts the finger of Touch— 
of absolute Knowledge— on these cerebral Organs and Condi- 
tions which indicate and measure the mental powers. Conjoined 
with Physiology, it covers the entire ground of man's Organic 
Relations, including Health, its Laws and Restoration. It 
thus embraces the whole cycle of Human Life and Science, 
and is, therefore, as far above all other subjects of study as man 
is above beast and thing, and as much more Practically Useful ; 
for it goes right home to the very heart's core of Life itself, in 
all its ever-varying interests and relations — material, social, 
moral, and intellectual. By analyzing each mental faculty, and 
pointing out its right and wrong action, it teaches one and all 
wherein they err, and just how to live— the very highest species of 
knowledge. All will learn in these Lectures new lessons of 
Themselves, of Human Nature, of Mental Philosophy, and of Univer- 
sal Truth; besides being prompted to lead a higher, nobler, 
truer human life. 

A CORRECT PHRENO-MEEICAL EXAMINATION 

Will teach, with scientific certainty, that most rare and useful 
of all knowledge— Ourselves; our defects, and how to obviate 
them ; our excellencies, and how to re-increase them ; our Natu- 
ral Talents, and thereby in what spheres and pursuits we can and 
cannot succeed ; show to what imperfections, excesses and 
errors Ave are naturally prone ; direct, specifically, what physical 
functions and mental faculties we especially require to cultivate 
and restrain ; furnish an unerring guide to self -improvement 
and health ; show, in detail, how to develop, improve, and make 
the most of whatever original gifts we possess ; disclose to pa- 
rents their children's innate dispositions, capabilities, defects, 
natural avocations, predispositions to disease, with preventives, 
and the means of improvement, and the best mode of govern- 
ment especially adapted to each ; enable business men to choose 
reliable partners, customers, and confidential clerks ; mechanics, 
apprentices having natural gifts for particular branches ; ship- 
masters, good crews; and the friendly, desirable associates ; 



PHEENO-MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND CHART. 



guide matrimonial candidates in selecting life companions espe- 
cially adapted to each other ; show the married how to conform 
to and conciliate each other ; and can be made the very best 
known instrumentality for promoting personal development and 
happiness, and conducting the education of children. 

Ia short, Phrenology embodies the whole science of Human Life, 
which a correct examination applies to the best means of developing the 
individual examined, down even to the management of his every day 
actions and feelings. Then, are not correct, reliable examinations 
worth a hundred-fold their cost? Will not the knowledge of a child's 
character it imparts to parents be worth a thousand fold more than the 
same amount expended on its person? By spending more, relatively, 
on the mind and its improvements, and less on " outward adornings," 
mankind might greatly promote their advancement in perfection and 
happiness. 

Professor Franklin has consecrated his entire life and talents to study, 
application, and promulgation of this man-improving science. His aim 
is to improve every one who comes under his hands. He makes thorough 
work, and carefully studies every head, comparing and compounding all 
the faculties, and the marking, in every chart, what faculties require 
special culture and restraint. He will show every applicant how to 
correct at least one fault, and develop one latent excellence, the value 
of which Astor's millions cannot equal. Nor is it possible to expend 
money as advantageously as in obtaining this kind of knowledge. 

Full Written Opinion. — To render his descriptions and advice more 
serviceable, he employs reporters to take down every sentence and word 
as he utters them. This perpetuates every shade of character and item 
of advice, so that its reperusal will reimpress every suggestion, and 
render it a safe guide to self-improvement and the management of chil- 
dren. As a written legal opinion is worth much more than an oral one, 
so one complete and written out phrenological delineation of character 
—recording and perpetuating all — is incomparably superior to a verbal 
description and chart. He also furnishes written abstracts or summaries, 
taken down as he proceeds. 

As favorable an opportunity to secure his professional services is not 
likely soon to occur again, so that, since his stay is short, especially 
since, usually towards its close, after the usefulness of advice comes 
to be appreciated, his rooms are apt to be crowded, an early application 
is desirable. He can attend to families during the day, and on the 
evenings not appointed to public lectures at his suite of rooms. 



PHRENO-MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. 



There are three primitive temperaments that determine the quality 
and tendency of individuals — the vital, mental, and motive. Thes6 
lie at the foundation of all character and spheres of use. There are 
infinite, innumerable varieties of combinations and shadings of tem- 
peraments, which indicate the shades, degrees of quality, tendency, 
and predisposition of individuals. 

We designate these variegated shadings of temperaments by names 
indicating their peculiarities: for instance, there are many varieties 
of the vital temperament, which are indicated by strong, vigorous 
vital organs, round, full cheeks, indicating good digestion ; large full 
form, chest, and trunk, indicating a healthy and vigorous development 
of the internal vital organs. This condition may verge to the sanguine, 
ardent, earnest, impulsive spheres, indicated by florid countenance, be- 
tokening the predominance of hot, scarlet blood ; in such the heart 
rules the head; the feelings, passions, emotions control the mind, 
mould and sway the character. If the hair is fine, complexion clear, 
transparent, and the blood mantles and glows upon the cheeks, the 
eyes clear, brilliant, the voice shrill, clear, and forcible, full of fire and 
divine magnetism, the individual is exquisitely wrought, is possessed 
of intensely delicate and fine sensibilities, will be warm, ardent, 
fervent, sweet, lovely, and lovable in all that emanates from the 
soul, heart, interior life, inclined to cling and form the most intimate 
relations, and interblend, inweave, impart, impregnate, and inspire 
others with the magnetism of love, the spirit of the blood; is very 
susceptible, impressible, easily agitated and kindled into an irresistible 
divine flame, warming the heart, awakening the sympathies, quicken- 
ing and inspiring all the sensibilities, calling into vivid play and 
intense activity the deepest, richest, rarest qualities of the heart and 
soul ; such are predisposed to excess of feeling, to vibrate between 
ecstasy and agony, to have exquisite sensibilities, suffer and enjoy 
much. They should not trifle with the affections, nor expose them- 
selves to the rude antagonistic spheres of uncongenial minds; they 
are ever inclined to rapture or intense grief ; are easily wounded in 
spirit, disappointed in love : their ardent and sanguine natures teem 
with life, and make the future glow with splendor. The heart is easily 
fascinated, captivated of such; they are predisposed to diseases of the 
heart, congestion of the brain, rush of blood to the head, apoplexy, 
to fearful, raging fevers, to sudden and violent disorders, sometimes to 
gout, inflammatory rheumatism, dropsy. Their passions burn, drive 
them to venereal excess, secret habits and indulgences, which derange 
the sexual system. 

Self-Treatment. 

Persons having a superabundance of the vital temperament, com- 
bined with the sanguine emotional, passional, as described above, 
should associate with extreme opposite temperaments; with persons 
the reverse in organism, form, features. They should form habits of 
industry, temperance, sobriety ; avoid obscene literature, temptation, 

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great excitement, overheating the blood, overwork, and worry. They 
should be agreeably occupied at some congenial out-door employment; 
work in the soil and sunlight ; associate with the cool, calm, collected, 
negative, with the slim, nervous, mental, heady, muscular; live abste- 
miously ; avoid stimulants, highly-seasoned, indigestible food ; work 
off their hot, surplus steam ; avoid great exposure, sudden change of 
temperature; be contented, cool, and indifferent; eat less; think, 
study, and work more ; should remember they are predisposed to the 
gout and other diseases brought on by high living and over-eating. 

As the body manufactures vitality, the brain mentality, and the 
spiritual forces that move and animate the system, they must be trained 
and disciplined to balance and equalize each other, wed and blend to 
produce harmony, health, happiness. 

The Mental Temperament. 

When the mind, brain, and nerves predominate, the individual has 
a large head, brain, and active, strong nerves, small, compact muscles, 
slender and delicate vital organs, sharp features, keen sensibilities. 

He is inclined to study, think, predisposed to nervous disorders, de- 
rangement of mind, ever thinking whether asleep or awake ; brain 
absorbs the energies of the stomach, and exhausts the vital magnet- 
ism of the system, the individual loses his appetite, pines and wastes 
away. 

Self-Treatment. 

Study and think less; seek the sunlight, fresh air, healthy, conge- 
nial associates, society ; let the mind ray out into the variegated splen- 
dors of nature ; drink in truth, the spiritual essence of things ; feast 
the soul on the inspiration of the Infinite. There is a spirit in man, 
and the Almighty giveth him understanding. The fearful and won- 
derful nervous system God has woven round the quickened spirit, like 
an iEolian harp of ten thousand strings, that vibrate to the celestial 
music of the spheres. 

The life of the brain and nerves is thought and inspiration, as that 
of the lungs is air, the stomach food. The soul must be fed and in- 
spired through the nerves. 

Mental Cure. 

No medicine can reach the nerves like the spiritual, vitalized mag- 
netism of a congenial kindred spirit of an opposite temperament. All 
nervous disorders can thus be cured by brisk rubbing, bathing, per- 
sistent magnetism. Court and culture an opposite temperament, the 
vital, motive ; will away the disease ; shake off and repel disorder, the 
vampires that prey upon the spirit of the blood ; associate with the 
young, jolly, jovial, vigorous, and happy. 

- Avoid pork, lard, pastry, and highly seasoned food, care, anxiety, 
trouble, and worriment of mind ; divert the mind from itself, from im- 
aginary ills ; avoid drugs and medicines; eat heartily of fruit, berries, 
cream, light, easily digested food, soups, game, poultry, tomatoes, 
and unleavened jams ; seek the nuptial bowers and the delights of 



FRANKLIN'S PHRENO-MEDICAL CHART. 

lore: bathe and lave in her celestial fountains; be not greeay of 
knowledge, hasten not to know all; read and meditate less; recreate, 
toil, cultui-e fruit and flowers more; throw the mind down through the 
muscles ; work off the intensified mental energies through the affec- 
tions; travel and divert the mind from woe and imaginary ills; when 
rested and recruited, you may safely return with zest and vigor to the 
delights and enjoyments of study, literature, science, and art. 

Muscular Motive Temperament. 

Those who have this temperament predominating are hewers of 
wood and drawers of water, ever busy workers. They love to labor; 
are diligent and industrious : believe in the Greek maxim that there 
is no excellence without labor; have round, full, active muscles, great 
locomotive energy, force of character. 

This temperament naturally cultivates the executive faculties, which 
give efficient, executive euergy. strong muscular power; in such the 
organ of motion at the head of the spine, nape of the neck, is gener- 
ally large : overflowing with intense activity, they are restless and 
uneasy, unless constantly employed. 

They are often dark-complexioned, raw boned; have a rigid coun- 
tenance, hard, solid muscles : are very enduring, apt to labor to ex- 
cess ; inclined to cramps, disease of the muscles, paralysis, rheuma- 
tism, inflammatory rheumatic affections of the joints; when combined 
with the nervous mental temperament, neuralgia, wandering, shooting 
pains, palsy, dyspepsia, liver complaint, constipation, and venereal 
diseases. 

Such temperaments should combine with the vital, mixed and hap- 
pily-blended temperaments, with their opposites in form and features. 
They should practise the movement cure; use electric vitalized magnet- 
ism in all cases; stud}' the dynamic laws of nature.; culture all the 
many muscles in divine harmony, not work too long at one kind of 
business, thus continually calling out one class of muscles ; practise gym- 
nastics in their daily toil: be agreeably employed at some congenial 
business requiring activity, muscularity. 

Drink acorn- or chickering-coffee, boneset or bitter herb-tea ; make 
a free use of the magnet of electricity ; shake and work off disease ; 
never give up the ship of life ; " whatsoever their hands find to do, do 
it with their might.*' Bathe, rub, rap and pound the muscles, stomach, 
and liver; foment the kidneys with mullen ; rub them persistently 
with the palm of the hand until the flesh fairly burns with the accumu- 
lated electric magnetism, thus driving out torpid, sluggish disease by 
the magnetic will. Should associate largely with opposite, congenial, 
temperaments : knead the bowels ; keep them open and free with bulky, 
easily digested food; live on a generous diet, make a free use of lean 
meat, beef, mutton, game, hot soups, and black tea. 

The Lymphatic Vital Temperament. 

Indicated by soft, round, full form, a fat, milky countenance, slow, 
dull, still, sluggish sensibilities. This we call the ease-loving temper- 
ament. It inclines one to be easy, quiet, stupid, indifferent, congenial; 
to select an easy life: to be lazy, indolent, happy, and contented: to 
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FRANKLIN'S PHRENO-MEDICAL CHART. 



joints of society, and calming the raging sea of passion, and thus fills 
an important sphere of use. 

It inclines to the secretion of fat, expansion, development of the 
glands and oil cells of the system, gives a round, symmetrical fulness 
to the form and features. This is a negative, impressible, absorbing 
temperament, predisposes one to dropsy, corpulence, gout, torpidity 
of the circulation, sluggish stagnation of the system, general languor, 
lazy indifference. 

Self-Treatment. 

Seek and blend with opposite temperaments; bathe, steam, foment; 
be abstemious and temperate; eat. and sleep less; work and think 
more; study and read, wake up, stimulate the energies, get into active, 
encouraging, paying business ; attend lectures, read thrilling narra- 
tives, autobiographies; avoid the negative, sluggish, torpid elements; 
seek the fresh air, sunlight. 

The Harmonious, Mixed, Happily- Blended Tem- 
peraments. 

Indicated by light complexion, a well-balanced head, a compact, 
round, full form, medium size. Such have strong marks of longevity ; 
take correct and consistent views of things; are generally contented 
and happy, enjoy the good things of life, relish all that is lovely and 
lovable. They work easily, hang gracefully, move on in the complex 
machinery of mind and body in symmetrical harmony, a world within 
a world revolving on its axis without a jar. Such can associate with 
any and all, take clear and correct consistent views of nature and 
nature's God ; are generally fortunate and lucky ; can change their 
employment, spheres of use or enjoyment at pleasure; can wed whom 
they please ; find beauty and pleasure in everything. 

Some such have a universal genius for all things, get too many irons 
in the fire, gain superficial knowledge of everything, a profound knowl- 
edge of nothing; be a jack of all trades, master of none. Such are 
predisposed to be unstable, many-sided, be counted inconsistent, 
changeable, uncertain, unsettled, unreliable, of a changeable, fickle, 
variegated, ever shifting, strange organization. The mind rays and 
reaches out in all directions, sometimes overtaxes itself to gain the 
desired objects. 

Activity and Quality. 

A happily blended, spiritual, mental temperament is possessed of the 
highest quality and most intense activity; will wear out rather than 
rust out ; will be glowing, brilliant, smart, clear, luminous, a crystal, 
gem, jewel; become very efficient; have a compact, keen, critical, 
analystic, sagacious mind; be smart, bright, apt, brilliant, capable of 
high culture and refinement of feelings, delicate sensibilities, exquisite, 
elegant qualities, adapted for the higher, finer, artistic, refined spheres 
of use, for the culture of fruit, flowers, literature, and poetry, refined, 
cultivated society ; will generally have a short and brilliant career ; 
be pleasing in dress and address. 



PEEFATOEY EEMAEKS. 



THE GOSPEL OE TEUTH AND EIGHTEOUSNESS. 

"In the beginning was the word and the icord was God, 
who is the life and light of man." John L, 4, 5. 

God created the heavens and earth, and man in his own 
image and likeness with his almighty will and word. 

Man is therefore our theme and the burden of our 
thoughts. 

The science of Man is evidently the light that enlighten- 
eth every one that cometh into the world. It is the most 
important, usvful and intensely interesting subject that can 
possibly engage our attention. 

As the agitation of thought is the beginning of wisdom 
and the science of mind the key to all truth, we believe it 
our duty to discuss, write and labor, to inform the public 
mind on those essential points, touching the laws of life 
and health that so deeply concern our peace, happiness 
and prosperity in the life that now is and that which is to 
come. 

We shall endeavor to discuss this subject in a novel, 
original, simple and practical way. We have spared no 
pains nor expense in preparing original, striking and accu- 
rate engravings to illustrate the work. 

We believe this the best, simplest, most suggestive, practi- 
cal and natural way to convey forcibly to the mind, the 
greatest amount of truth in our limited space. 

We therefor 3 call the reader's attention to the engrav- 
ings throughout the work, which speak for themselves, 
without a minute and elaborate description of each. We 
shall not therefore burden the work with dry details. 
These characteristic expressions from our work on elocu- 
tion, we have seen fit to insert as they are most expressive 
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of certain phases of human nature and character. 

They speak the universal language, in expressions of the 
human form and face divine. 

Language is triune; symbolical, vocal and written; ex- 
pressive of truthful ideas, vehicles of thought, rich, living 
suggestive action; speaks like the Creator louder than 
words in types, symbols and deeds that tell. 

Nature's symbolical bible of truth with her life-like pic- 
tures is ever open to all; printed by the great Architect of 
the universe without errors, interpolations or pious frauds. 

In nature's truthful language there is no variableness 
nor shadow of turning; her works are all pictorial. We 
shall endeavor to bring her living pictures vividly before 
the mind of our readers in all our works. This is God's 
method of introducing His children. The essence of 
truth is thus concentrated to a focus, so the mind grasps a 
vast amount at a glance. 

The science of mind is the soul of all science. The laws 
of life and health are of the very first importance. 

No ration 1 mind can doubt that God controls all things 
by fixed, unchangeable laws, which are His will and word, 
instituted by the Creator for the preservation of the beau- 
ties and harmonies of nature, by which the winds blow and 
the tides of ocean measure with inimitable exactness ever 
flowing time, by which countless planets revolve in their 
orbits and millions of suns vivify the living universe and 
rule the subtile combinations of chemistry; measure the 
amazing velocity of light and electricity and regulate the 
productions of the vegetable and animal kingdoms. 

They are all radiant with eternal baauty and their 
contemplation fills us with awe and admiration, as we 
behold reflected in their sublimity and grandeur the infinite 
wisdom and goodness of God. 

By means of knowledge we can control the powers of 



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gravitation, repulsion, magnetism, air, water, light, light- 
ning and render them ministering angels to our profit 
and pleasure. 

The Creator is no respecter of persons. The rain and 
sunshine fall alike on the just and the unjust. He punishes 
the ignorant and wise the same for violating the laws of 
life. 

Primarily our parents, secondarily ourselves are respon- 
sible for our sickness, disease and suffering. 

Happiness should be the first object of life. Header 
seek to make thyself and others happy; dwell in the sun- 
light of love, truth and goodness ; have faith in the ultimate 
triumph of truth and right. 

All the Creator requires of us is to culture and perfect 
ourselves and others. We shall embody as many sugges- 
tive, practical hints as possible in this work, touching the 
laws of life, health and happiness and discuss the consti- 
tution, nature and organic structure of man; his anatomy, 
physiology and hygiene, phrenology, physiognomy and 
psychology in minature. 

"We cannot go into elaborate details as time and space 
forbid. Those having but little time for reading and study 
will be pleased and interested in this work; with the analysis 
and synthesis of the fearful and wonderful mechanism of 
man as they see it reflected from every page, in the truth- 
ful, accurate and life-like engravings that speak volumes. 
None should fail to study them carefully; they can never 
become obsolete, but are immortal as the works of Deity. 



LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH. 



M • 

Since life is the necessary medium of every other blessing, 
a depreciation of its value can only arise from malevolence 
or ignorance. Hence the progress of a true christian civili- 
zation will enhance the value of human life "If igno- 
rance is bliss 'tis folly to be wise.'"' But "Wisdom is justified 
of her children ;" and Solomon has left a worthy tribute to 
her worth in the following language, viz : " In her right hand 
is length of days." The worthy and benevolent Cornaro 
who lived for a hundred years, remarks, "As each can 
boast of happiness of his own, I shall not cease to cry to 
them, "Live — live long." — Let many gather wisdom and 
hope from the example of his life. He is said to have been 
born with a feeble constitution, and at the age of thirty -five 
was told by his doctors that he could not live more than 
two years. Admonished by the warning, he abandoned 
his pernicious habits; dissipation gave way to regularity, 
sobriety succeeded intemperance. For half a century he 
confined himself to twelve ounces of solid food per day, 
and during the time was not ill. He placed sobriety of diet 
above all other precautions, but did not neglect others. He 
avoided extremes of heat and cold, violent exercise, bad 
air and late hours. 

That "prevention is better than cure," is a true and popular 
saying; but bo h patients and physicians have been content 
to leave the matter in its proverbial form and virtually limit 
the duty of physicians to the cure of disease, ignoring the 
noblest sphere for the exercise' of his skill and wisdom. 

We are hedged in and governed by laws which are redly 
what the Median and Persian only pretended to be, — un- 
alterable: To obtain a familiar acquaintance with these laws 
in detail, demands an expenditure of time and means which 
few enjoy; but each individual can be taught to manage his 
digestive organs and lungs, with almost the same facility 
that a person learns to control the gate of a mill that sets 
in motion vast and complicated machinery. 

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LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH. 



Obedience to the few simple rules which science has de- 
duced from experience will ordinarily secure a good degree 
of health and long life; while disobedience, with depend- 
ence on drugs and medicines, often dealt out in absolute 
ignorance of their entire effect, can only tend to degrada- 
tion and suffering; and to prescribe medicine for the cure 
of a disease which is the result of an unnatural habit unre- 
linquished, is quackery most inexcusable. In all such cases 
true science instead of prescribing, proscribes, spirituous 
liquors, tobacco, coffee, tea, the disturbing causes. The skill 
of the whole medical world may be taxed and no permanent 
relief afforded while the cause of the malady is allowed to 
continue ; but remove the cause and in nine cases out of 
ten nature alone will restore so far as restoration is possi- 
ble. The idea that medicine must be given , for every ill 
should be abandoned. All medicinal agents are unnatural 
to the laws of healthy life, and unless really needed do harm. 
The physician is but the handmaid of Nature and in all 
cases his legitimate sphere is to discover her indications 
and supply her wants; sometimes rest, sometimes absti- 
nence, sometimes food of a specific quality and kind, and 
sometimes medicines. The highest respect is due the med- 
ical profession as a science and an art, and the benefit and 
relief it often affords should not be undervalued. But its 
abuses, which are many, will not be spared or concealed by 
men worthy of the profession. 

To overlook or neglect the cause of disease; to give medicine 
when it is not needed, and to give medicines which entail injury 
upon the patient, by poisoning the system or creating erro- 
neous habits, are abuses in the profession which call for 
reform. As no equivalent for life and health can be qwcn, no 
excuse can be rendered for these abuses. A single instance 
must suffice to show irrational treatment, which is all too 
common. "We will take a case of plethora; which is an 
inordinate fulness of the blood-vessels, and characterized 
by redness of the surface, swelling of the veins, and occa- 
sionally bleeding from the nose; it is usually attend 3d 
with heaviness, lassitude, dizziness, &c. It may be reduced 
by vigorous exercise and prespiration; by diminishing the 
qauntity or quality of food; by taking medicines which 
produce unnatural secretions and discharges, and by blood- 
letting. Now the first and second means are both natural 
and harmless and no less surely accomplish the desired 



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object than the third and fourth; indeed the latter do not 
accomplish it at all, but give only temporary relief and 
often leave the person worse than at first. But the latter 
are more frequently employed, for the simple reason that 
patients more willingly pay for medicine than advice; for 
we must either adopt this conclusion, as the more probable 
in most cases, or take the other horn of the dilemma and 
attribute it to the ignorance of physicians. 

Well-bred physicians rarely take much medicine themselves 
or give to their families, and as they grow old in practice 
give less to their patients, and depend more on regimen 
and good nursing. 

These facts are not without significance; and let it be 
remembered by all, that of all the cures that can ever 
be found, there is none that can be so valuable as preven- 
tion. Notwithstanding the fall, the laws of physical life are 
perfect and if obeyed, they will defend us to the last. 

The following rules are believed to embody wisdom and 
truth, and are corroborated by the teachings of experience. 

1st. Be hopeful, cheerful and charitable. 

A just God presides over all, aud provides for his crea- 
tures joy or sorrow, success or defeat as is necessary to 
teach them wisdom. 

2d. Avoid all excesses. To obey this law of nature and 
philosophy will require great wisdom and self-control, 
which is rarely or never found; but every act of obedience 
brings a lasting reward. 

The disobedience of this law is most common from in- 
dulgence of the appetites and passion. 

It has been said of the teeth that every one lost drives 
another nail in our coffin, but it is equally true that many 
dig their graves with their teeth. 

Dyspepsia is the torment, greater or less, of half the 
people of every civilized nation. The chief source of which 
difficulty is excess in quantity of food; which, again, is 
caused principally by too great variety of dishes at a meal. 

A person in ordinary good health will rarely eat too 
much at a single meal made of two or three articles of 
food. To taste of but a single dish at a meal is the safest 
and surest rule, 

Variety at different meals is proper and even desirable; 



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for no single article of food contains all the elements in 
due proportion for nourishing the different organs and 
tissues ot the system any great length of time. Ihe sleep- 
less instinct of appetite which tires of any single article 
long used as food, is the call of nature and should be 
heeded. 

The above caution, as to variety, is perhaps sufficient 
for a healthy stomach, but under certain conditions of the 
stomach and system all food is excessive ; abstinence alone 
will suffice. Such a condition is found immediately after 
great bodily exertion, when the demands of the weary 
stomach are imperative for rest. Here, also, as in diseased 
states of the stomach, the instinct of appetite should be 
consulted and moderately indulged, when nature calls for 
food; but otherwise abstinence alone is safe. 

A good relish for plain food .should always be preserved 
by moderate indulgence at the table, and nothing taken be- 
tween meals or late in the evening. 

Excess of drink is perhaps no less common than excess 
of food. All drink with food which is not very dry is 
doubtless an excess. Drinks dilute the gastric juice and 
thus weaken the power of digestion. If any drink is taken 
at meals it is better at the close, lest it be used to moisten 
the food which is the proper office of the saliva of the 
mouth, or to wash down food not properly masticated. 

Excess of heat, and long exposure to cold even of not 
very low temperature, will seriously undermine the health. 

Excess of animal or natural heat is often produced by 
too severe and protracted exercise in warm weather, and 
is designated sunstroke. It quickly impairs the tone of 
the vital economy; hence, hot stoves and heated rooms 
are to be shunned much as is consistent, and vital warmth 
preserved by judicious clothing and exercise. 

Of the passions we cannot speak at length. Envy, mal- 
ice, hatred, are always in excess. No wise man will harbor 
them in his thoughts. Grief insideously corrodes like a 
canker, and slowly but surely kills. Hence to indulge it is 
a crime. 

Let the sufferer travel and discover the beauties and 
harmonies of nature, seek the company of friends, study, 
read, or write upon interesting subjects, or rigidly follow 
some business. 



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Pure, disinterested, universal love is much to be desired. 
It promotes the circulation of the vital currents, strength- 
ens and animates the entire being. 

3d. Bathe the whole system once or twice a week regu- 
larly. 

This is essential to health and cleanliness, and may be 
done with a pint of water and a coarse towel and sponge. 
"Warm water and soap are best for cleansing and may some- 
times be necessary; but soap should not be allowed to dry 
upon the skin. When used it should immediately be 
removed by a second bath of pure water. 

Cold water is best when it can be borne without chills, but 
otherwise tepid or warm water must be used. 

Never fail to excite a glow or sensation of warmth after 
bathing, by gentle and brisk rubbing. 

This will sometimes be best secured by bathing a part 
only at a time, commencing with the head, successively 
bathing and rubbing the heac?, chest, stomach, back and 
limbs, and leaving off at the feet, which is the natural order 
and least disturbs the circulation. In cases of very sus- 
ceptible persons this order of bathing is essential. 

Never bathe when hungry or fatigued or immediately 
after eating. A little salt or saleratus added to the water 
will often be beneficial. Remember to bathe without chills or 
not at all. 

4th. Keep the hands and feet warm by exercise, rubbing, 
or the warm foot bath. An equal balance of the circula- 
tion is essential to health. 

If the feet are wet, or any part of the clothing, change 
the clothing for dry soon as possible after vigorous exertion 
ceases and do not allow wet clothes to dry upon the body. 
They absorb too much animal heat and are otherwise injuri- 
ous. 

Do not remove damp clothing from the body, which is 
already warmed by the natural heat of the system, and 
replace it with garments that are either damp or cold; nor 
allow cold air to chill the body while making the exchange. 

Hang the garments by the fire a few minutes before put- 
ting them on, and make the exchange if possible in a warm 
room. 

If the head aches, wet it with cold water, put the feet in 
Warm water for twenty minutes and then apply mustard 



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draughts to the soles, which with abstinence from food will 
generally suffice to restore the balance of circulation and 
relieve the head. 

If these means are not sufficient and the bowels are 
constipated or irregular, swallow not a particle of medicine, 
but by the advice of the best physician that can be found, 
one who has been well educated in his profession, and has 
sufficient regard for life and health to discard bleeding 
and the internal use of poisonous minerals. 

5th. Discard the constant use of the following articles, 
viz : ardent spirits and malt liquors, tobacco in every form, 
tea, coffee, swine's flesh and lard, opium, pepper, ginger, 
mustard, spices, unripe fruit, cucumbers, pickles, much 
pastry or cake, confectionery, rich gravies, and all highly 
seasoned dishes. 

That some persons have constantly disobeyed this law 
and yet lived in tolerable health and died at an advanced 
age, does not, in the least, prove that these articles are 
not injurious to the human system, and should be very 
rarely used. 

Some stomachs have, it is said, digested steel, but this 
does not prove that it is suitable for food. Especially 
should the young be reared in strict accordance with this 
law. 

Parents can bequeath no richer inheritance to their 
children than a sound and vigorous constitution and well 
disciplined mind. 

Enough has been said and written by wise and benevo- 
lent men against the use of intoxicating drinks and tobacco, 
to require no further mention here. 

Coffee, as many know from experience, will soon debili- 
tate the most healthy digestive organs if continually used, 
and with its companion tea should be reserved for remedies 
in certain exhausted conditions of the vital economy. 

Pork and lard we expect will still be used by many to 
engender scrofula, humors and cancer. 

A little cream and butter will form a substitute for lard 
in families who really wish to carry pure and healthy 
bodies. 

If any one desire to know the effect of mustard upon 
the stomach, let him apply a plaster of the same to the 
outside for half an hour. If continued it will raise a 



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blister upon the skin. Most of the other articles men- 
tioned are scarcely less injurious. 

6th. Carefully note what articles of diet, among thosu not 
entirely excluded, best agree with the system and act accord- 
ingly. 

So various are the circumstances and modes of life under 
■which the system must be nourished that no special diet 
can be prescribed which shall best meet the wants of all. 

A laboring man requires more concentrated and nutriti- 
ous food than one whose employment demands less bodily 
exertion. 

Such diet is supplied by fine flour, meat, beans, onions, 
potatoes, sugar, preserves, &c. But the sedentary man 
will choose the Graham, Indian, rye, or oatmeal, stewed 
fruit, milk and vegetables with a little cream and sugar. 

In all cases moderation and thorough mastication of the 
food in the mouth is a prerequisite to health and enjoyment. 

Lean meat — especially beefsteak — furnishes ready nu- 
triment for muscle, and fatty meat for the production of 
animal heat, but the latter contaminates and corrupts the 
fluids of the body unless in very cold climates. 

Let any one troubled with humors or sores use an exclusive 
vegetable diet Remember this, use it, publish it and save 
your Mends from the hands of merciless and rapacious 
quacks whose "wonderful cures" are not to be desired. 

Sores are to the system what the safety valve is to the 
steam engine, or the craters of volcanoes to the earth. 

They, are the outlet to disease, the mouth or window out 
of which nature throws the poison; and if injudiciously 
closed while the disease remains in the system, what they 
would have discharged, will be thrown upon more vital 
organs, causing consumption or congestions, as certainly 
as the boiler will be shivered if. all escape of steam is pre- 
vented while the fire is continued. Quench the internal 
fires and the volcano becomes extinct. 

7th. Avoid a stream of air, or sensation of chill, which 
can cause a sudden check of sensible perspiration, as you 
would a poisoned arrovr. 

While free perspiration continues there is no danger, 
except from excess of heat; but the moment exertion 
ceases, provide extra garments or continue moderate exer- 



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cise and allow the temperature of the system to fall gradu- 
ally. 

A neglect of this law is the every day cause of fevers, 
rheumatism, colds and consumption. 

When the vital powers are exhausted by protracted exer- 
tion or fasting there is increased danger. At such times 
like the mercury in the barometer before a fearful storm, 
the index of life if exposed to chills, falls with appalling 
rapidity. 

When flannels are worn they should be left off at night 
and dried. 

8th. Preserve the Teeth. To obey this law will require an 
expenditure of time amounting to about two days in a year 
or four minutes per day. 

The wages offered for this service, are in ordinary cases, 
the use of a good sound set of natural teeth instead of 
artificial, with exemption from toothache and dentists' bills, 
aside from the effect of the general healtb which is by no 
means inconsiderable. 

If the remuneration is sufficient and you wish to engage, 
provide a soft brush and toothpick, made of quill or horn, 
which are all the implements that will ever be needed, 
provided you enter the service with a capital stock of 
sound teeth and a good constitution. 

Avoid quack doctors, those who give quicksilver, and 
reckless dentists, who may loosen your teeth with calomel 
or corrode them with acids. 

Do not expose the teeth to hot liquids or hot air from a 
pipe. Hot drinks not only injure the teeth but the coating 
of the stomach. On the other hand avoid ice-water, veiy 
cold food, and exposure to cold air. 

The latter can be avoided by breathing through the nose 
and observing silence when exposed to keen cold air. To 
breathe cold air through the nose not only protects the 
teeth but the lungs and hence is doubly useful. Nature 
is a true economist. 

Do not bite hard substances or in any way wrench the 
teeth in their sockets. Vinegar, very sour apples, confec- 
tionery, and all acids are injurious to the teeth; also all 
substances which tend to disorder digestion and injure the 
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much f:>r precautionary measures; besides which it is 
necessaiy to keep the teeth clean. 

With the pick remove all particles of food that stick 
among the teeth and use the brush with tepid water. If 
cold water must be used hold it in the mouth a moment 
to remove the chill. This with strict propriety should be 
done at the close of every meal. 

A little shaving soap or Castile soap applied with the 
brush once or twice per week is useful, and a little salt 
added to the water occasionally is recommended. 

"What pity, blooming girl, that hps so ready for a lover 
Should not beneath their ruby casket cover one tooth of pearl ! 
But, like a rose beside the church -yard stone, 
Be doomed to blush o'er many a mouldering bone! ; ' 

9th. Pay your debts and keep your word. The relation 
of this rule to health may, at first, seem paradoxical. 

The great power of the mind upon the body has long 
been noticed by men of medical skill. 

A very worthy and honorable physician once remarked 
to the author: "Conceit can cure, and conceit can kill. " 

How else explain the magical effect of bread pills and 
pure spring water when the mind is concentrated by direc- 
tion of the attendant? 

Matter is subservient to spirit by the fulfillment of cer- 
tain conditions. Spirit is the substance, matter the form, 
which the spirit assumes; the form changes, the substance 
remains the same. 

But the practical application of the effect of mind upon 
matter is to make conditions favorable for the highest exer- 
cise of its powers; hence the rule given above. 

Debts oppress the spirit, and are to be considered an 
evil not to be allowed in the absence of greater ills. 

Again a broken promise destroys confidence, which, par 
excellence, is the young man's capital; therefore loss of 
confidence may involve in debt, debts oppress, and oppres- 
sion engenders disease of protean forms. 

To obey the above rule will require, the earnest pursuit 
of some useful trade or employment. 

All, even the so called rich have debts to pay, although 
not always acknowledged. Humanity has claims upon all. 

A distinguished London banker has nobly acknowledged 



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the claim by founding several Institutes for the diffusion of 
useful information among the people. In one of the schools 
largely aided by his munificence you may read upon the 
wall. 

"Education — a debt which the present owes to the 
future." A wise man will not repudiate it. Indolence 
and over-taxation should be equally avoided. Every por- 
tion of the system, physical and mental demand daily 
exercise and rest. Motion is the exercise of the physical, 
thought of the mental. 

Cessation of motion allows the body to be invigorated; 
cessation of thought, as in sleep, re-invigorates the brain. 

When the body cannot rest as in convulsive diseases it 
dies, and sleeplessness protracted is the first step to mad- 
ness. 

Too little rest and sleep are false economies of time and 
productive of disease. 

Rule for, Sleep. — Retire to bed at a uniform, early hour; 
rise as soon as nature wakes you up. 

Day-sleep may be allowed only when the usual hours 
have been necessarily encroached upon. Nature cannot be 
defrauded. 

Bedclothes should be light upon the chest. A small 
weight there will oppress the lungs. Mattresses are pre- 
ferable to feathers, especially in summer. 

Feathers in warm weather injure the spine. Children 
impart vitality to the aged and will suffer if allowed to sleep 
with them. Let the child have a separate bed. 

Sleeping rooms should be airy and well ventilated and 
the bed well aired daily. 

The following beautiful and truthful language is from 
Hassar Imma, an Arabian. "Start from thy couch betimes; 
the moments of the morning are sacred and salubrious; 
then the genii of health descend and communicate with 
those who visit the herbage of the field while rich with the 
dews of heaven. 

How pure and sweet the smell of the air in this unpollu- 
ted state before it is contaminated by coporeal effluvia ! 

Tho fragrance of the groves will regale your senses, and 
the melocly of birds allure your hearts to gratitude and 
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"Forget not to mingle moderation and abstinence even 
"with the holiest rites of wedlock. 

A proper and habitual restraint in conjugal pleasure is 
like incense to the flame of the altar. So far from quench- 
ing, it cherishes and improves the heavenly fire. 

Healthy, happy, vigorous and beautif ul are the offspring 
of chaste and rational love." 

Bread-making. — Bread is the staff of life; it strengthens 
and warms us. To be able to make £Ood wholesome bread 
is really a desideratum, an accomplishment, which all sensi- 
ble young ladies will seek to acquire, and which every 
sensible man will truly value. 

The most nutritious and wholsome bread is made of 
coarse wheat meal mixed with water and well baked in an 
oven; but art has interfered to pamper the appetite and 
make a curse of what is by nature a blessing. 

Various mixtures of yeast, cream of tartar, saleratus, 
soda, &c, are used by art to make bread "light," all of 
which act in the same manner i. e. by producing in the 
dough an invisible substance called carbonic acid gas. 

In the use of cream of tartar and soda in making bread, 
a certain definite quantity of each will mix and form car- 
bonic acid gas upon the application of heat, and if there 
be a surplus, that surplus remains in the bread as cream 
of tartar or soda; hence, one item of skilfulness in making- 
healthy bread is to put in the exact amount of the articles 
named for in proportion as either is in excess, there is laid 
the foundation of disease and death. 

But few servants or breadmakers will be exact about 
these pc ints, hence in strict propriety these articles ought 
not to be used. 

If there is too much soda or saleratus the bread will be 
yellow, the natural acid of the gastric juice of the stomach 
will be neutralized, digestion will not be properly per- 
formed, and the body will be harmed. 

Yeast answers the same purpose as cream of tartar and 
soda. 

As soon as the dough in which it has been mixed is 
placed in a heat of from seventy to ninety degrees, Fah- 
renheit, it begins to rise, that is, it begins to be puffed up 
by the globules of carbonic acid which are let loose; we 



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call it fermentation; it is decomposition; it is the first step 
towards destruction or putrefaction, which would take 
place in time if not exposed to the greater heat of the 
oven which arrests the throwing off of carbonic acid: the 
hard crust on the outside of the loaf keeping it within the 
loaf in spite of the greater heat. 

Whenever bread is sour, it is because the fermentation 
had continued too long or under too great heat which burst 
the little vesicles of carbonic acid gas and allowed the 
bread to fall. 

Some bakers use an ounce of alum in a hundred pounds 
of flour. This makes the bread lighter and whiter, aud 
enables a loaf to retain more water, so he gets more money 
and his customers less bread. 

By studying the principles mentioned the reason will be 
seen why too little heat in baking "raised" bread will make 
it sour or heavy, and too great heat will burn the outside 
while the inner part is not cooked. Experience alone can 
impart the proper instruction. 

Warm bread, newly baked contains heated gas which is 
injurious to delicate stomachs. When cold it may be toast- 
ed without being liable to this objection. 

The Sense of Vision. — Reading while in motion is very 
pernicious. The slightest motion of the body alters the 
focal point and requires a painful straining effort to re-ad- 
just it. 

Reading by artificial light is not desirable if daylight 
can be used. Never read by twilight. 

Never sew upon dark materials by artificial light. Gaz- 
ing at the sun or its reflection in water is very injurious. 

The world is a looking glass; and as we show to it a sour 
or pleasant countenance, will exhibit to us a sour or j)leas- 
ant face in return. 

Cube f^r Consumption — The remedy about to be given 
is believed to be superior to codliver oil, tar, hypoohosphi- 
tes, or any other so-called specific; and is within the reach 
of all. 

Consumption, signifies a "wasting away" of the powers 
of life; hence anything that will enable the system to ap- 
propriate that which will nourish and support it, is a valu- 
able remedy. 

The great disideratum is to get up a good appetite and 



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a good digestion. A good circulation of the blood and 
fluids of the body is necessary to a good digestion; and 
over the circulation man has not directly any control, but 
indirectly he has, and that is through respiration or breath- 
ing. 

Respiration controls the circulation, and respiration is, 
in large degree, the control of the voluntary muscle. Now 
for the remedy. 

It is labored breathing; or the persevering practice of 
deep and full respiration in the open or pure air. This 
promotes the circulation, circulation promotes digestion, 
which repairs the waste and perfects a cure. 

A plain but nutritious diet, good company and judicious 
exercise, are necessary concomitants of the remedy. The 
persevering application of these measures will prove in- 
fallible in all cases where a cure is possible. 

More specific directions in regard to diet and exercise 
for individual cases may be needed, which may be obtained 
from any well educated physician. 

Scrofula. — Scrofula is a term derived from a Latin word, 
which means a "sow" because it is said that swine were 
affected with that disease. 

Thus the devil whose name is "Legion" is sent back to 
the herd of swine hi very truth. (The more philosophic 
opinion is that eating swine's flesh is the frequent cause of 
scrofula. ) It manifests itself, in some, in lumps, or a va- 
riety of breakings out on the skin; in others, it causes 
some internal malady. In either case the essential disease 
is the sinie; it is in the blood, and the attempt should be 
to eradicate, not to cover up. 

If there is an external manifestation, external appliances 
can never radically cure; their tendency is to suppress — to 
drive inwards, and the whole history reads, "cured, then 
died." 

Salt Rheum is a form of scrofula, and afflicts persons for 
many years, then sometimes disappears to the great grati- 
fication of the patient. 

The next report is "consumption" or "water on the 
brain." Medicines may relieve temporarily but no perma- 
nent cure must be expected except from a change in the 
habits of life. Medicines, as generally given, more fre- 
quently aggravate the error and hasten a fatal result. 



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The application of the principles and rules of life and 
living as herein prescribed, will hold scrofula in abeyance. 
Some mild remedies may assist while makiug a change of 
habits, but must not be relied upon for a cure. Mineral 
poisons will in all cases only aggravate the malady. 

Costiveness. — Constipated bowels are a frequent source 
of disease. 

The causes of costiveness are various; and to attempt to 
p3int them out in detail would be perhaps a fruitless toil; 
but it not unfrequently arises from want of attention to 
the natural promptings of the bowels. 

No one should ever hold his bowels in check if it be 
possible to avoid it. Such a practice may lead to untold 
suffering. 

This derangement of the bowels is sometimes caused by 
mechanical pressure. In this, as in all other cases of diffi- 
culty, nature demands a removal of the cause. The use of 
physic in such a case would be as unphiiosophical as taking 
an emetic to get rid of tight boots. 

Every weight should be removed from the bowels, the 
dresses suspended from the shoulders, as they ought always 
to be worn, and the bowels repeatedly pressed upward, till 
they gain their native strength. 

A supporter may sometimes for a short time be useful, 
but every proper means should be used meanwhile to 
invigorate the whole system. 

While saying that the weight of the clothes and garments 
should always be suspended from the shoulders by the use 
of straps and. suspenders, I should add that the use of 
garters should be discontinued — abandoned. They impede 
circulation in the limbs. 

An elastic may extend from the stocking or hose to the 
waist of a garment suspended from the shoulders. 

The best way to remove the habit of costiveness is by a 
course of discipline. The use" of physic should be the last 
resort and is generally a desperate one. 

A purely vegetable diet — that is, abstinence from animal 
food, is best adapted to overcome this habit. Graham 
bread, tomatoes, baked apples, West India molasses, fruits 
and greens, when the stomach can bear them, have a ten- 
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Tne natural color ot tne Diack tea ieai is lost by allow- 
ing the leaves to lie together in heaps for several hours 
alter being gathered. 

In the preparation of the green tea the color is not 
merely preserved, but the leaves are painted and dyed to 
make the tea look uniform and pretty, since teas so paint- 
ed always bring a better price in the market. 

For this purpose a powder of gypsum and Prussian blue 
(ferrocyanuret of iron) is used in the proportion of about 
one-half pound of coloring matter to one hundred pounds 
of tea. 

The Chinese never drink dyed teas themselves, but sell 
it to those who prefer a mixture of gypsum and Prussian 
blue. 

Nursing, or care for the sick. — Patients who have the 
best medical advice often die for icant of proper nursing. 

It is hoped that the example and "notes " of Florence 
Nightingale will induce more of the gentler sex to qualify 
themselves for this useful position. 

Some of the most important things which will receive 
the constant attention of every good nurse, are, air, food 
or nourishment, medicines left by the physicians, warmth 
of the patient, bed clothes, cleanliness and light. 

Pure air is most important of all remedial measures. 
Never be afraid of open windows when the patient is in 
bed. 

With proper bed clothes and hot bottles if necessary, 
you can always keep a patient warm in bed, and well ven- 
tilate him at the same time. 

The time when patients take cold is when they first get 
up after the exhaustion of dressing and the relaxation of 
the skin from lying in bed. 

The same temperature which refreshes the patient in 
bed may destroy him just risen. At such a time a tem- 
perature must be secured which will prevent chills. Pa- 
tients often starve from indiscretion, neglect or ignorance 
in regard to nourishment. 

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times and quantities. Cream seldom disagrees and iss 
easier of digestion than milk. 

Florence Nightingale says of cream, "In many long 
chronic diseases it is quite irreplaceable by any other article 
whatever." 

Tomatoes in small quantities are generally harmless when 
anything at all can be taken. Eggs and cheese frequently 
disagree, but when craved by the patient should be given 
in small quantities. 

Milk is a valuable article for the sick, but the least 
change or sourness makes it objectionable. 

Buttermilk is less objectionable than milk after it is 
changed. Indian gruel is generally safe. 

But the main question is what the patient's stomach can 
assimilate or derive nourishment from, and generally the 
patient's stomach but not the patient himself is the best 
judge. 

To make gruel, boil a pint of water, add a little salt, 
and stir in a tablespoonful of Indian, oat or rye meal, pre- 
viously mixed in a gill of cold water; boil forty minutes. 

To make beef tea — cut thin slices of fresh lean beef, put 
it into a large.mouthed bottle or jar, add a little salt and 
water, place the vessel in a kettle of boiling water for one 
hour and then strain. No particles of fat should be used. 
This has been retained on the stomach when nothing else 
could be. 

A careful nurse will keep a constant watch over her sick, 
to guard against the effects of the loss of vital heat. 

In certain forms of disease, there is a constant tendency 
to the decline and ultimate extinction of the vital powers 
by the call made upon them to sustain the heat of the 
body. 

Cases where this occurs should l>e watched with the 
greatest care, and the feet and legs examined by the warm 
hand every few minutes, and whenever a tendency to chill- 
ing is discovered, hot bottles, hot bricks and warm flannels 
with some warm drink should be made use of until the 
temperature is restored. 

The fire should be replenished if necessary. Patients 
are frequently lost in the latter stages of disease from want 
of attention to such simple precautions. 



LITE AND HEALTH. 



The nurse may be trusting to the patient's diet, or to 
his medicine, or to the occasional dose of stimulant which 
she is directed to give him, while the patient is all the 
while sinking from want of a little external warmth. 

Such cases hapen at all times, even during the height of 
summer, This fatal chill is most apt to occur towards 
morning at the period of the lowest temperature of the 
twenty -four hours and at the time when the effect of the 
preceding day's diet is exhausted. 

Let no one depend upon fumigations for purifying the 
air of a sick room. The offensive thing itself must be 
removed. 

Damp towels and cloths should not be left to dry in the 
room but carried out. If dried in the room the moisture 
remains in the air. The best way to remove dust is to 
wipe with a damp cloth. Dusting as usually done means 
nothing but napping the dust from one part of a room to 
another with door and windows closed. 

'Tis better to leave the dust alone unless it is taken away 
from the room. 

Light for the sick is a need rarely appreciated. They 
want not only light but sunlight. The sun is not only a 
painter but a sculptor. Yon admit that he does the pho- 
tograph. He has quite as real and tangible effects upon 
the human body. 

Let the patient be able to see from his window without 
rising or turning in bed, sky and sunlight at least, and 
landscape if possible. 

A pleasant view, a variety as to flowers and especially 
light, cheers and enlivens. 



CUBE OF FEMALE DISEASES. 



PRURITUS, OR ITCHING CF THE PRIVATE PARTS, 

Is sometimes very troublesome ; in some cases so severe 
as to prevent rest day or night. 

Treatment. — Take borax one drachm ; morphia five 
grains ; water eight ounces; use as a wash; or add a quart 
of water, to a pound of tar ; let it stand two or three days 
iafter thoroughly stirring it ; use the water as a wash. 
' Give strict attention to regular periods for their evacua- 
tion. In case of constipation eat laxative food, take injec- 
tions of tepid water, occasional sitz baths a few moments, or 
a seidlitz powder, or a citrate of magnesia when absolutely 
necessary. 

DISEASES OF PREGNANCY. 

"Woman should be more regular in her habits, guarded 
and careful in the management of her health during this 
period to secure her own enjoyment and the good of her 
offspring. The diet should be nutritious and not stimu- 
lating, and the elements of food craved, if not injurious to 
health should be taken in moderate quantities. The feet 
and lower parts of the extremities should be well protected 
from the damp and cold. Daily exercise, fresh air and 
sunlight are indispensable ; excessive labor, care and anx- 
iety are very injurious. A sponge bath should betaken week- 
ly; it improves the circulation, increases the secretions, gives 
tone to the system. The bowels should be kept regular 
during gestation. 

DISEASES OF THE BREAST. 

These highly organized glands being abundantly suppli- 
ed with nerves and blood-vessels are wonderfully adapted 
to furnish the choicest nourishment in the form of milk; 
they are delicately sensitive hence liable to disease; are 
sympathetically connected with the uterine organs; their 
irritation causes sexual excitement and sometimes brings 
on the menstrual flow; they are developed with the growth 
of the womb and ovaries at puberty and with the changes 
in the condition of the uterus during pregnancy they great- 
ly sympathize. The womb contracts when the child begins 
to nurse. 

Care of the breasts while nursing. — They should be protect- 
ed from cold or injuries at all times; this is more necessa- 
ry during nursing; they should never be pressed with tight 



TREATMENT OF DISEASES. 

lacing, whalebones or corsets. Many have thus destroyed 
health and life. In case of caking or ague, wear a couple 
of thicknesses of flannel over them. 

The nipples. — Are the most sensitive parts of the breast; 
much suffering is caused by their soreness when nursing. 
Their skin should be hardened prior to labor, by frequent 
washing in a decoction of equal parts of yellow dock and 
dog-wood; cold water will sometimes answer. 

Ague in the breast. — Women are often too careless in ex- 
posing their breasts while nursing their children, thus con- 
tracting cold, causing ague and other diseases. 

Treatment. — Bathe the feet in mustard water; drink pen- 
ny royal tea; take a mild laxative to open the bowels; when 
the breasts are very painful rub them gently with warm oil 
or lard; have the milk well drawn. The daily use of a cold 
sponge bath, commenced with tepid water, used cooler day 
by day until habituated to cold water, will effectually pre- 
vent these diseases. 

Caking of the breasts. — Is the first symptom of inflamma- 
tion when the entire breast is somewhat distended, the 
child nurses with difficulty. 

Treatment. — Hub them over with warm lard; cover them 
well with flannel and have the milk thoroughly drawn; the 
addition of camphor to the lard increases its efficiency: 
tincture of arnica one part, to lard three parts, is an excel- 
lent application. 

Inf lammation of the breasts. — In serious cases dry the milk 
of the affected breast immediately, by bathing it frequently 
with warm lard and camphor: bathe the feet well; drink 
warm ginger or sage tea: cover up warm in bed; open the 
bowels with cream of tarter or citrate of magnesia. 

Distention and pain in the breasts,— Are often very anoy- 
ing in first pregnancies. Wear loose clothes, and bathe the 
breasts with one part tincture of arnica, three parts water 
or spirits of camphor and water. 

MORNING SICKNESS OR VOMITING. 

Requires but little attention ; a little coffee soon after ris- 
ing, or an infusion of peach tree bark in doses of a tea- 
spoonful every half hour during' the forenoon or an infusion 
of spearmint, taken cold will check it. 

■ A flannel vinegar bandage around the waist, with a dry 
one over it is a good external application. 



TREATMENT OF FEMALE DISEASES. 



It is tlie duty and privilege of woman to understand hdr 
structure; the laws that govern her being. Quack nos- 
trums Hood the country; stereotyped fictitious testimonials 
burden the press and swarm along every living channel of 
literature, fill every newspaper of the country. Blazing 
posters announcing the most astounding libels, stare us in 
the face at every corner, yea the vampires that feast and at- 
tend on the ills of woman are bold and persistently impu- 
dent, working their way into every avenue of social life im- 
posing upon the confiding credulity of the rich and poor. 

The corners of the streets, walls of buildings, highways 
and byways, hedges, fences and the very rocks are disfigur- 
ed by their ruthless hands, but their destruction of the sym- 
metry, beauty of external nature and art is nothing to the 
terrible havoc the wide spread ruin, wrought in the temple 
of God, in the beautiful organic structure of lovely woman, 
by their infernal poisons and abominable drugs, reser- 
voirs which in the shape of drug stores have sprung up 
like magic in the last few years over the whole face of the 
country, to satisfy the wild demand, created by the cun- 
ningly devised advertising scheme, recently adopted in ev- 
ery part of the civilized world. Intelligent women read 
and the more artificial they become the more their aches 
and pains are multiplied and they seek the remedies sug- 
gested to them in these numerous ways. 

But in the language of Job let me warn you that "they 
are forgers of lies and physicians of no value. "Job XIII: 4 

Let me entreat you to flee to the fountain of life and 
health and gain a knowledge of your own beautiful organ- 
ism and the wonderful instincts that guide it; be not dis- 
couraged, remember " a merry heart doeth good like a med- 
icine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones." Prov XXVII: 
22. Strive to live a natural and divine life; have faith in 
the curative powers of air, earth water, food, exercise and 
magnetism. 

We are preparing with great care our Medical Counsel- 
lor as a guide for the common people, to life, health, 
beauty, success and happiness. 

DANGERS OF THE SYPHILIS. 

This disease poisons the pleasures, withers and destroys 
the existence of man, attacking manhood even at the source 
fo life. None more than this claims the attention of the 



SEXUAL DISEASES. 



skillful physician on account of its frequency and fatal re- 
sults. Those wishing to investigate this subject should con- 
sult our work on the causes and cure of venereal diseases; 
we have shown in this only how to prevent these di- 
seases and maintain a healthy, happy condition of body 
and mind. Time and space forbid us to enlarge. 

A virtuous and temperate life, chastity and cleanliness, 
which are next to godliness, are the most effectual preven- 
tives. Avoid sleeping in infected beds, associating with 
the diseased, using infected stools; bathe frequently, espe- 
cially the sexual organs ; flee from the disease as you would 
from a pestilence of which it is evidently the first cause 
and there will be little danger of your becoming contami- 
nated with it. . 



healthy as they chill the vital organs. 

Air and sun bathing and brisk rubbing are of unspeaka- 
ble importance. Every person must be guided by reason 
and experience ; no fixed rules can be laid down for all ; 
be governed by common sense, comfort, convenience, and 
agreeable feelings. The most judicious hours for bathing 
are in the morning, or just before retiring. Avoid bathing 
soon after eating, as it disturbs digestion, diverts the blood 
to the skin from the stomach and vital organs when they 



BATHING AND CLEANLINESS. 




V ness are of the greatest im- 
x \ x \ v x c J portance. 

J:|i||§^ Avoid too great and Slid- 



Five-eighths of all we eat 
and drink naturally escapes 
through the pores, in the 
form of vapor, w T aste or effete 
matter, unless the pores are 
closed by filth, fevers, oils or 
skin paste, which emanate 
from the body, when it is 
thrown back upon the system, 
deranging the action of the 
vital organs, producing dis- 
ease and often death. Fre- 
quent bathing raid cleanli- 




BATHING AND CLEANLINESS. 



require it most to manufacture the life element of man. 

It is absurd to think of curing every ill by bathing. Head- 
ache, weak eyes, dizziness, and catarrh may be relieved by 
bathing and shampooning the head thoroughly with cold 
water and the white of an egg, and snuffing pure soft water 
up the nose. 

Sea bathing is preferable, as the water is uniform in 
temperature, and refreshing from its agitation ; the salt 
acts as a stimulus to the skin. 

Cleanliness is next to godliness, and it has ever been con- 
sidered a religious duty by the Egyptians, Jews, IVIahom- 
madans and Christians. 



slowly immerse it in the water to produce the desired 
quantity of steam. Continue to insert the heated irons 
until the patient perspires freely ; put his feet in hot water 
at the same time, and give him some diaphoretic infusion ; 
when the desired effect is produced rub him dry and pack 
him warmly in bed ; this is the most effectual remedy in 
the early stage of many diseases. 

Rheumatic patients that cannot sit up, may be steamed 
as follows : heat the bricks so that they will vaporize wa- 
ter, bat not burn clothes; wrap them in liannel cloths 
wrung 1 out of vinegar and water ; place one near he feet 



THE COMMON VAPOR BATH, 




PORTABLE VAPOR BATH. 



Is an excellent 
means of inducing 
perspiration and re- 
lieving the system of 
diseases caused by its 
arrest. "Where this 
cannot be obtained, 
heat several irons, 
stones, or bricks; set 
a bucket of boiling 
water under a porous 
chair ; divest the pa- 
tient of all clothing: 
put a blanket about 
him and the chair, 
closely fitted around 
the neck ; take the 
heated iron with a 
p a i r of tongs and 



BATHING AND CLEANLINESS. 



of the patient, another near the hip, a third near the op- 
posite shoulder ; have the bed clothes loosely arranged, so 
as to prevent the escape of the vapor, continue as long as 
desired ; this is a most effectual way of establishing secre- 
tions from the skin. 

LOCAL BATHS. 

Local baths consist in 
immersing the part, or 
applying the water in 
any desirable way or de- 
gree of temperature, em- 
ployed in local diseases, 
in case of pain or inflam- 
mation; they also exert 
a marked influence upon 
the general system. 

DOTTCHE BATH. 

Colic or sore throat may be relieved by applying a towel 
wrung out of cold water ; this is far preferable to the use 
of costly liniments. 

Hot fomentations in accute inflammations and other pain- 
ful affections are excellent. Simmer hops in vinegar and 
water enough to wet them, stir in corn meal enough to 
give it consistency and apply to the affected parts. 

Tansy, hoarhound, catnip, lobelia, stramonium or gym- 
son weed fomentations are excellent. Continuous equita- 
ble heat is of the greatest importance ; fomentations should 
be changed every five or ten minutes, and care taken not 
to expose the patient's body to the air. 

THE WET SHEET PACK, 

Is very popular of late 
with water cure physi- 
cians, and it is often per- 
sisted in to the injury of 
the patient, exhausting 
his -vitality by too fre- 
quent and long packing. 
It is very useful in many 
cases where other meth- 
ods fail. The engraving 
conveys a correct idea of 
the mode of giving this bath. A mattras is placed upon a 





WET SHEET PACK AND YAPOR BATH. 



lounge, and the patient wrapped in a sheet partially wrung 
out of the desired solution and covered with comfortables. 

To give tone to the pelvic viscera, the cold hip bath 
should be used once a day, followed by friction, while in- 
jections of cold water into the vagina must not be omitted. 

If there be any discharge, inject a solution of alum 1 oz. 
to a pint of wateif ; this will arrest the secretion, harden 
and strengthen the vagina. A sitz bath for a few moments 
followed by magnetic treatment is of vital importance. 
Avoid becoming fatigued and observe the recumbent posi- 
tion as much as possible ; apply cold bandages on going to 
bed; remove all pressure around the waist. The clothes 
should be loosely suspended from the shoulders. 

The use of pessaries is generally injurious. They were 
used by the Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Arabian physi- 
cians, and are still recommended by old practitioners. They 
are made of gold, silver, wood, cork, sponge, glass, and rub- 
ber, and they frequently cause inflammation, ulceration 
and cancer in the womb. If the abdominal muscles are 
relaxed an abdominal supporter is indispensable. Unless 
these supporters tit properly they are worse than useless ; 
they should be made as simple as possible with front and 
back pads. Tonics, as well as cold injections, should be 
used to strengthen the general system. 

The organs may be restored to their natural position by 
passing the fingers up the vagina. By continuing gentle 
pressure the uterus will suddenly emerge to its proper 
place. 

SPIRIT VAPOR BATH. 

The spirit vapor bath must be used with great care lest 
the patient be set on fire. The patient should be seated in 
a wooden bottom chair with his feet in hot Water, with a 
blanket around him to prevent the escape of heat ; put a 
few ounces of alcohol in a saucer, place it under the chair 
and set it on fire. This is a hot air bath and, bears a close 
relation to the Turkish bath, which is so much talked of. 

TREATMENT OF LEUCORRHEA. 

Castile suds properly applied and taken as an injection, 
with rest, recreation, and agreeable magnetism are all that 
is necessary in the early stages of leucorrhea. The secre- 
tions that protect the private part must not be allowed to 
accumulate or remain too long as they become poisonous, 
and attract elements injurious to the system. 



MAKRIAGE, THE ORDINANCE OF GOD. 



God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he 
him ; male and female created he therm And God blessed them, and 
said unto them, Be fruitful, -and multiply and replenish the earth, and 
subdue it. Gen. I., 27, 28. 

The great and good of every age have advocated marriage. 
In its sacred associations the painter has found his highest 
visions of beauty; the orator, poet, and author, themes 
for the holiest inspirations. It is called the silver link, 
the silken thread that binds two kindred souls together. 

Nuptial joys and delights are a foretaste of heaven upon 
earth ; they are foregleams of the celestial jDaradise, fore- 
shadowing an eternity of pleasures. 

Our Maker bids increase. There is no condition of life 
exempt from care and trouble, grief and woe, but the sor- 
rows of life are greatly lessened by true marriage ; it dou- 
bles the joys and divides the grief of our existence. 

This institution was given to man for his highest good. 
The sweetest and purest earthly happiness is to be found 
in the sacred enjoyments of the home circle. 

None are so bad that matrimony may not redeem ; none 
so bright, pure and good but it will make brighter, purer, 
and better still. All that is holy and lovely on earth will 
ever be found to center in the relations of husband and 
wife. He who advocates and practices celibacy wrongs his 
own soul. No man can be true to himself, live a natural 
and divine life, and disobey this first commandment of the 
Most High. 

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MAKKIAGE, THE ORDINANCE OF GOD. 

LOVE, MARRIAGE AND VIRTUE. 

"Love ! what a volume in a word, an ocean in a tear, 

A seventh heaven in a glance, a whirlwind in a sigh, 

The lightning in a touch, a millennium in a moment, 

"What concentrated joy or woe in blest or blighted love ! 

For it is that native poetry springing up indigenous to Mind 

The heart's own country music thrilling all its chords, 

The story without an end that angels throng to hear, 

The word, the king of words, carved on Jehovah's heart! 

" If the love of the heart is blighted, it buddeth not again, 

But moans in eolian strains o'er the desert of the soul." 

Seek a good wife, she is heaven's best gift, 
They that wed early become like minded ; 
Happy they with joys like those of angels. 
Marry an equal, lest pride destroy thee , 
Marry not without means nor for riches only. 
Live in peace, love is the life of wedlock. 
A figure of holier things unseen. 

None are so accursed by fate, 

None so utterly desolate, 

But some fond heart perhaps unknown 

Besponds lovingly to its own, 

And murmuring in sweetest song, 

"True love where hast thou been so long?" 

There is a charm which never dies, 
It blooms on earth and fills the skies ; 
In beauty naught with it compares, 
It decks the crown a seraph wears. 
Go range the dale and mountain side, 
Go scan the isles and ebbing tide, 
Search out the treasures of the deep, 
But wealth does not this treasure keep. 
There's beauty in the uplifted sky. 
"Where stars o'er stars in splendor vie ; 
But these shall fade and pass away. 
While this shall glow through endless day. 
There's beauty in the alpine oak, 
And grandeur in the lightning's stroke, 
There's melody on the rippling wave, 
And flowers shall blossom o'er the grave. 
Though nature's sketched with her rays, 
And ever sings the Creator's praise, 
Though man is of all below 
The transcript of his God we know. 
Still all would be a blighted scene, 
"Where joys would seldom intervene, 
Did not the ray around us shine, 
And bless us with its love divine, 
What is this charm that never dies. 
That blooms on earth and Ms the skies? 
Ah, virtue 'tis a lovely gem, 
This bright, immortal diadem. 



THE HUMAN FORM DIVINE. 



" To the pure all things are pure." 
"God created man, male and female, in his own image." — Gen. i: 27. 



There is nothing more beautiful than the perfect human 
form ; nothing so wonderfully adapted to the greatest pos- 
sible variety of uses. Man is the last, best and noblest work 
of the Creator. Let us praise Him for we are fearfully and 
wonderfully made. Through the study of man we obtain 
the most correct conceptions of the Creator and His works. 
Self- Knowledge is the essence of wisdom. Know and be 
true to thyself. Fear not to know and live the truth. The 
truth only can make us free, useful and happy. The Science 
of Man is the key to all truth success, and usefulness. 
Eternal, perfective growth is the destiny of man. Man is 
a microcosm; an epitome of the universe. 

The male and female organisms are wonderfully adapted 
to each other. Man is projective, woman receptive. Man's 
sexual organs are external, woman's internal, expressive of 
their nature and use. Man rules the mind, woman the 
heart. Man is lord of the external, woman queen of the 
internal. Man learns by observation, woman by inspira- 
tion. Woman rules by love and man by force. She suffers, 
persuades, wins and pleases, ever yielding, retreating, giving 
place to stern manhood. Man is daring and confident, 
woman is diffident and unassuming. Man is great in 
action, woman in suffering. Man is strong and rugged, 
woman soft and tender. Man is rough and hard, woman 
smooth and soft. Man is firm, woman flexible. Man is 
serious, woman gay. Man is broad at the shoulders, 
woman at the pelvis. Man has most convex lines, woman 
most concave. Man has most straight lines, woman most 
curved. Man is more angular than woman. The base of 
the brain is smaller in woman than in man. Man shines 
abroad, woman at home. Man talks to convince, woman 
to persuade and please. Man prevents misery, woman 
relieves it. 



FOEM AND BEAUTY OF MAN AND WOMAN. 



FORM AIS'D BEAUTY OF MAN AND WOMAN. 

" Man is the proud and lofty pine 

That frowns oa many a wave-beat shore ; 
Woman the young and tender vine, 
Whose curling tendrils round it twine, 
And deck its rough bark o'er." 

Man is lord and ruler, stronger and taller, broader and 
deeper through the chest and shoulders, intellect and side- 
head ; has mind and muscle, nerve and will ; head is high 
in the crown in the region of government ; perceptives 
strong ; voice powerful ; he is aggressive, projective, psm- 
sional and irresistible, all conquering and mighty, in- 
genious, skillful, thoughtful, studious. 

Woman lives a more interior life ; is clothed with comli- 
ness and beauty ; her developments are more central, nat- 
urally more vital and spiritual ; she is larger through the 
pelvis, more symmetrically formed around the centre of 
gravity, wonderfully fitted to protect, develop and per- 
fect the loving offspring of the partner of her joys and 
sorrows into the image of her Maker. She is possessed 
of the finest sensibilities ; sweetest, most celestial love-na- 
ture, kindest, purest, and holiest sympathies and emotions. 
Her nature is wonderfully receptive ; she is the reservoir 
of loving life, affection, purity and virtue. She gradually 
tapers up and down from the abdomen and hips ; man from 
the shoulders. Large hips in him indicate lumber weak- 
ness, but strength and beauty in woman. 

The female should have the nutritive element predomin- 
ant, while the male should excel in the nervous, locomo- 
tive. The female should have compact shoulders and 
chest, arms and limbs relatively short, her hips apart and 
elevated, abdomen short and thighs voluminous. The 
male should be large about the chest, giving expansive lung 
power, compact about the hips, giving locomotive power 
and vigorous energy. His neck should be shorter and 
larger than woman's. The back of woman should be more 
hollow than that of man to give sufficient depth for partur- 
ition ; her loins should be more extended to allow easy 
gestation ; her whole form should be characterized by 
plumpness, elasticity, delicacy, and smoothness ; this is not 
only essential to beauty, but for the gradual and easy 
expansion of her person during gestation and delivery. 

Man should aim for the useful, woman for the beautiful 
and agreeable ; they should be truthful and affectionate, 



PERFECT BEAUTY AND LOVELINESS. 



faithful and constant, true to their highest conceptions of 
right and truth. Nature has so created them that they 
can never really interfere with each other's sphere of life, 
thought and action ; they were made to love, embrace and 
enjoy each other for time and eternity. 

VENUS DE MEDICIS PERFECT BEAUTY AND LOVELINESS. 

The favorite of the Greeks and Ro- 
mans, the admiration of every intel- 
ligent artist, traveller and lover of 
beauty and perfection. This statue 
should adorn the abode of all who 
would accustom themselves to the 
highest conceptions of the human 
form divine. It displays the most 
profound physiological and physiog- 
nomical knowledge in the minutest 
detail and is worthy of careful study 
by the lovers of perfective beauty. 

' • We gaze and turn away, and know not 
where, 

Dazzled and drunken with beauty, till the 
heart 

Reels with its fullness." 

Young ladies should take this as 
the example of what a female figure 
should be. This and the Greek 
Slave by Powers are perfect models 
of the human form. 




VENIS DE MEDICIS. 

A representation of the 
famous statue of the Ve- 
nus de Medicis, which 
may be considered the 
beau ideal of a fine fe- 
male figure. 



NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FORMS. 




ARTIFICIAL THORAX. 



Thousands of young ladies de- 
stroy their life and health by fol- 
lowing the abominable fashions and 
usages of society in dressing so 
tight that neither their blood nor 
breath can work free. Nothing adds 
so much to the beauty and attract- 
ive loveliness of woman as a perfect 
fully developed form, full pelvis, 
perfect waist that can generate 
healthy offspring. Here we see the 
effect of the blasting, stunting 



NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FORMS. 



scourge of woman, artificial fash- 
ions, tight lacing. The short ribs, 
open and free by nature, are con- 
tracted around the vital organs, 
choking off the breath and sti- 
fling the life-forces, rendering wo- 
man pale,' sick, emaciated, causing 
consumption, dyspepsia, and a 
thousand nameless ills, producing 
sickly, puny children, and starving 
the husband for want of vigorous 
love. This murderous j)ractice is 
the direct road to suicide, far more 
destructive than the blade, cup or 
bullet. 

It is even more important for woman to 
live a natural, divine life, than man. "We 
must go back to the good old primitive 
times ; live more like the Indians, children 
of the forest, who are blessed with pure 
air and sunlight, healthy and perfect forms. 
Ought not our enlightened condition to 
enable us to reap every possible advantage 
of all the blessings, of earth and heaven ? 

No one tightly dressed can have a full, 
easy flow of soul. All men, and even God, 
judge us by our dress. If free and easy 
the soul is free and natural, and vice verm, 
It is a cruel and dangerous practice to 
twist the body, tighten the waist and 
stifle the breath of life. This is the cry- 
ing sin of the age, and the cause of the 
evils under which we are suffering. W r e violate the laws 
of Life and Health, and wonder why we should be so much 
afflicted. The truth is, we depart from the order of Heav- 
en, and thereby throw ourselves beyond the reach of a 
preserving power. God cannot meet us in mercy ; ho 
meets us in judgment. He can do nothing that is contrary 
to Divine Order. If then, we would receive His protection 
we must conform to His requirements ; for the terms are, 
obey and live, or disobey and die. If we dress contrary to 
the laws of Physiology we must suffer for it. Oh ! that we 
were wise and understood those things belonging to our 
temporal as well as spiritual salvation. 




PFRFECT INDIAN 
FORM. 



NATUKAL AND ARTIFICIAL FORMS. 




HEAET AND LUNGS. 



Woman holds the empire 
of the heart and lungs; 
whence she derives her 
power and inspiration ; 
when these gates of life 
are closed, she, though a 
goddess, is like a shorn 
Sampson, sinking into a 
state of slavery, premature 
decay and death. These 
are the generators and pu- 
rifiers of the blood, the 
life of man, they are loca- 
ted in the thorax. They 
should never be cramped 
but left free to perform 
their functions naturally. 



The heart and lungs correspond to the brain ; the heart 
the seat of physical life, affection, love, sympathy, pas- 
sion, emotion and feeling, corresponds to the cerebellum. 

The lungs, the chemical laboratory and ventilating, illum- 
inating, purifier of the blood, the life of man, and seat of 
the highest instincts, the deepest inspirations, the mightiest 
living energies, are really the gigantic god-like generators, 
energizers and perfective divinizers of the physical man. 
They correspond to the cerebrum ; impart the living fire, 
expansive elevation, the quickening, arterial, spiritual power 
and vital force ; perpetually labor to redeem the stagnant, 
impure blood from its constantly accumulating burdens, 
inspiring it with creative energies, changing its dark com- 
plexion to a bright and beautiful vermilion. 

Here God breathes the breath of life through the infinite 
chambers and palaces of the soul. The Almighty sends le- 
gions of working angels, the architects of human perfecti- 
bility to labor with persistent, untiring energy, perpetually 
rebuilding the temple of the Most High ; rekindling the 
fires on the sacred alter, sanctifying with the breath of 
heaven and the incense of etherial love and life, the per- 
fumed aroma of the All-Creative God ; bringing constructive 
order and perfect design out of chaos ; ever meeting the an- 
gels of death with a two-edged sword of equitable life ; re- 
lieving the burdened heart of its accumulated woes and the 
afflicted system of its nameless ills ; expanding, elevating 
cheering and inspiring the living god-like co-workers in the 
Eden of the mind. 



TEMPEKAMENTS. 



The proportions and conditions of the bodily organiza- 
tion which modify the manifestations of the character, are 
commonly called Temperaments. 

There are three principal Temperaments, the Vital, 
Motive and Mental, corresponding to the three colors in 
light, or the Divine Trinity in all things. 




The Vital Temperament. The vital Tem- 
perament is evinced by large lungs, power- 
ful circulatory system, and large digestive, 
regulative, and assimilative organs, abun- 
dance of blood, and animal spirits, pro- 
ducing bodily growth, vitality and life. 




Locomotive Temperament. — Corresponding 
to the Bilious, has a strong, bony system, 
abundance and hardness of muscle, dark, 
wiry hair, dark eyes, rough, prominent fea- 
tures, dark complexion, and a great dis- 
position to locomotive effort. 

The Motive Temperament is favorable to 
dignity, sternness, determination, power 
of will, desire to govern and control others. 
It gives slowness of passion, but great permanency of dis- 
position, steadiness and strength of thought, but not 
brilliancy; patient application, frankness, clearness of 
perception, retentiveness of memory, and soundness of 
judgment, with a desire to engage in heavy labor, or large 
business operations. 

Mental Temperament. — Depends on the 
brain and nervous system, and is accom- 
panied by mental activity, smallness and 
fineness of muscle, light frame, thin skin, 
fine hair, delicate frame, and a large brain 
as compared with the body. 

This Temperament, on account of its 
compactness of muscle and the activity 
invariably accompanying its predominance, 

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MENTAL. 



TEMPEEAMENTS. 



does not lack strength and vigor, as might, 
perhaps, be supposed. Under the excitement of passion, 
emotion, or the direction of a powerful will, impulsing 
through the whole being, it is capable of great endurance, 
and an intense energy. 




Mixed Tempekament, with all the good 
and evil tendencies of our common human- 
ity, is indicated by a well proportioned 
body and head, with no part particularly 
large or small. "Washington, the " father 
of his country," calm, cool, dispassionate, 
furnishes a fine illustration of this temper- 
ament. 



"Washington. 



Spurzhetm and Fowler's Division and Description of 
Temperaments. 

"1. The Lymphatic, 
or that in which the va- 
rious secreting glands 
are the most active por- 
tion of the system, pro- 
duces an ease-seeking 
disposition of mind and 
body, and aversion to 
effort. Hence it tends 
to lengthen out life, as 
is evident from its pre- 
dominating more in 
young children and 
advanced age. Signs : 
soft and abundant 
flesh; slow but steady 
pulse; love of ease; 
light hair; and great 
size of the abdominal 
viscera. The author 
regards this tempera- 
ment in a more favor- 
able light than do most other phrenologists. 




LYMPHATIC. 



TEMPERAMENTS. 



" 2. The Sanguine, or 
that in which the arterial 
portion of the system, 
which gives circulation 
to the various fluids, 
particularly the blood, 
predominates in activity ; 
is accompanied witu 
strong feelings, warm 
passions, and a great 
amount of ardor, zeal, 
activity, and warmth of 
feeling, yet with less en- 
durance and power. Its 
predominance indicates 
a strong constitution, 
love of physical plea- 
sure, and a stirring busi- 
ness talent, combined 
with much of the lym- 
phatic; it is less favor- 
sANGii.,.. able to the mental mani- 

festations, and requires 
much exercise in the open air. Signs : sandy or auburn 
hair, fair skin, a fresh, florid countenance blue eyes, a 
strong, rajnd pulse, warm passions, a deep and broad chest 
and shoulders, a stout, well-built frame, &c. 

"The Bilious, or that in which the osseous and muscular 
portions of the system predominate in activity, produces 
great physical strength, endurance and power both of body 
and mind, with great force and energy of mind and char- 
acter. Signs: a bony, muscular, athletic frame, bkekhair, 
dark eyes, a strong, steady pulse ; hardness of flesh; bones 
projecting, &c. 

" 4. The Nervous, or that in which the brain and the 
nerves predominate inactivity, gives clearness of perception, 
quickness of mind and body, susceptibility to excitement, 
with less power and endurance. Signs: light, fine, and. 
thin hair; a thin, clear skin ; smaller frame ; head relatively 
large; small chest; rapid, but not hard or str ong pulse, &c 




TEMPERAMENTS. 



" The nervous predominant, with a large share of the 
bilious and sanguine, combines a great amount of power 
and endurance of mind and body, with great activity and 
excitability, and is more favorable to intellectual pursuits 
and vigor of thought and feeling than perhaps any other. 
When one of this temperament enjoys, he enjoys intensely, 
and when he suffers, his sufferings are extremely excru- 
ciating. 

An accurate, practical knowledge of the temperaments 
alone, will give one a correct idea of character as these 
determine quality, which is the world's standard in judging 
of the value of all things. 

George Washington the dis- 
passionate father of the Great 
Republic, had a mixed, evenly 
balanced, happily blended tem- 
perament, a calm, cool, delibe- 
rate, powerful mind, arising from 
the consistent unity of all the 
constituents of his noble attri- 
butes. 

He had an excellent organiza- 
tion, all the essential elements 
of greatness in their organic, 
primitive beauty and harmony. 



Temperaments Symbolized. 

We have made some 
rare and curious dis- 
coveries in our Egyptian 
researches regarding the 
medicinal qualities of the 
different temperaments, 
which will be fully ex- 
plained in our Domestic 
Medical Counselor and 
Science of Life. 

This engraving was 
taken from Napoleon's collection of Egyptian symbols. 




WASHINGTON. 




NEW SYSTEM OF PHRENOLOGY. 



Practical Classification and Natural Grouping or the Phreno- 

Organs. 

The rule which should be our guide in a scientific classi- 
fication of natural objects, is, to arrange together those 
things which bear the nearest affinity and analogy to each 
other. I conceive that the perfection of any science 
depends almost entirely on the success of its founders in 
the arrangement, classification and nomenclature of its 
elements : for this reason I have always been solicitous to 
discover the natural foundation for a systematic arrange- 
ment and correct nomenclature of the Phreno-organs. 

Nature classifies all her works ha. orders, genera and 
species. 

The brain is naturally divided into three classes of organs, 
which correspond in functions to three divisions of the 
body, viz: 

Directives, Ipseals, and Socials. 

The anterior lobe of the brain with the external senses 
in the face constitute the Directive class. 

The middle lobe of the brain with the nutritive organs in 
the neck, chest, and abdomen, constitute the Ipseal class. 

The posterior lobe of the brain with the posterior lower 
part of the body, constitute the Social class. 

We may compare this classification of the mental organ- 
ism to the colors in lights, notes in music, or zones of earth. 
We find a divine trinity in all things. 




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GALILEO. 



The Directive Intellect 
or forehead gives judg- 
ment; enlightens and tem- 
pers the mind as the tem- 
perate zones do the cli- 
mate, enabling man to be- 
come a productive, perfec- 
tive, developing creator. 




criminal. 




BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM. 



INTELLECTUAL FACULTIES. 



To Culture. — Think, study, read, write, travel, join in 
discussion; hear lectures, and associate with the intelligent; 
exercise the mind in eyery possible way; eat less; study and 
meditate much. 

To Restrain. — If intellect is not restrained, it will con- 
sume the body; the tree of life will grow all to top, and fall 
for want of roots or trunk; keep up balance, cultivate the 
physical energies, vitality, muscles, and back brain; live in 
your affections and love nature; throw the head back, walk 
erect, expand the lungs, develop the chest, breathe deeply, 
eat heartily, and think less ; travel and recreate, learn from 
observation and real life ; be much in the open air and sun- 
light, avoid mental excitement and close study. 

Twelve Primitive Groups oe Mental Faculties. 

Each class of organs embraces 
four distinct groups of individual 
faculties, that co-operate and cen- 
£ tralize in one controlling organ, 
which exerts a magnetic, modify- 
ing and inspiring influence upon 
the rest, like the sun in the solar 
system. 

These magnetic centers have 
their poles in the face; form the 
features, and lie at the foundation 
of the great science of Physiog- 
nomy. Through these the Phreno- 
Organs commune with external 
natire and make themselves manifest to the world of 
mini and matter. 

These groups of brain organs may be compared to the 
constellations of the zodiac, divisions of time, rudiments of 
scimce, tribes of Israel, or apostles of Jesus, in their spirit- 
ual significance, which we shall endeavor to explain in our 
forticoming work on Natural and Spiritual Philosophy. 

The intellectual, knowing, and directive faculties occupy 
the forehead — the part of the brain not covered with hah'. 
The; receive impressions through the external senses, 
transmit them to, and treasure them in the mind, They 
may >e divided into four genera, viz : 




DIRECTIVES. 



PERCEPTIVES, RETENTIVES, REFLECTIVES, INTUITIVE* 
Genus Fiest — Perceptives. 

LAEGE SMAEL PEBCEPTIVE3. 

Iiocated around the 
eyes; relate to sight; re- 
ceive impressions through 
the senses, directly from 
external objects, modify 
and transmit them to the 
conscious center in the 
medulla oblongata (sen- 
sory) where the mind is 
focalized in the organ of 
Consciousness, and operates in a mysterious way, not 
yet fully understood. These faculties take cognizance, 
through the senses, of all the phenomena of nature: accu- 
mulate facts and statistics; are the source of the exact sci- 
ences; give talent for practical business, disposition to enter 
upon new enterprises, and experiment personally in she 
active realities of life. They bring man into contact wth 
the external world; lead him from the inner to the orter 
life, adapting him to its uses. 





PERCIPTITES. 



REFLECTIVES. 



The Perceptive Faculties center in Observa- 
tion; relate to sight and phenomena; are 
located around the eyes ; give expressioi to 
the brows, create practical talent, ability to 
see and know. 

To Culture. — Wake up, look, see, ;ake 
notice of everything; learn through the tyes, 
by observation and experience; try tc be 
practical; let nothing escape your no.ice. 
Get a microscope; take cognizance of the smallest minutiae; 
of forms, siz3, weight, color, order, and number; study the 
exact sciences; accumulate facts and statistics; travel, cead 
narratives; note down what you see and learn. 

To Kestrain. — Be indifferent to surroundings; clos* the 
eyes and look within; study, think, and meditate; cay into 
action the higher faculties of the mind, the more inerioc 
aspirations of the soul. 




PERCEPTrVES. 



ANALYSIS OF THE PERCEPTIVES. 
Their Location, Use, Excess and Deficiency. 

1. Individuality. — Desire to see: perception of things: 
capacity to individualize objects and acquire knowledge by 
observation. Excess — A staring greediness to see : prying 
curiosity and impertinent inquisitiveness. Deficiency — 
Dullness of observation; want of practical knowledge. 
— Located above the roof of the nose. 

2. Form — Perception and memory of shapes, forms, 
faces, angles, and configuration in general : aids in drawing, 
moulding, and working by the eye. Excess — A painful 
sense of imperfection in the forms of faces and other 
objects. Deficiency — A poor memory of faces and forms. 
— Located between the eyes and crowds them apart. 

3. Size. — Ability to judge of size, magnitude, length, 
breadth, height, depth, distance, proportionate size, fine- 
ness and coarseness, also the weight of objects by their 
size. Excess — - Unprofitable and annoying fastidiousness 
as to size, proportion, and relative magnitude. Deficiency — 
Inability to judge of size and distance. — Located at the 
inner angle of the brow near the nose. 

4. Weight. — Perception of the law of gravitation; power 
to balance one's self: to judge of perpendicular and mo- 
mentum: to become a marksman, horseman, and to "carry 
a steady hand." Excess — Desire to climb or go aloft un- 
necessarily and hazardously; pain at seeing things out of 
plumb, etc. Deficiency — Inability to keep the blance, or 

* judge of perpendicular or level: liable to stumble. — Located 
benaath the brow next to size. 

5. Color. — Perception of colors: judgment of shades, 
hues, and tints in flowers, fruits, clouds, rainbow, sky, and 
all works of art or of nature, which exhibit colors. Excess — 
Extravagant fondness for colors; fastidiousness in criticism 
and solution of colors; desire to dress in many colors. 
Deficiency — Inability to distinguish or appreciate colors 
or their harmony. — Located in the middle of the brow. 

6. Order. — Method, system, arrangement, neatness. 
Excess — Fastidiously neat: more nice than wise; wastes 
life in unnecessary cleaning and arranging. Deficiency — 
Slovenliness; disorder; heedlessness about books, tools, 
clothes, work; has everything " at loose ends." — Located 
near the outer angle of the brow next to color. 



KETENTIVES, 



7. Calculation. — Ability in numbers and mental arithme- 
tic; talent to reckon figures " in the head;" to add, subtract, 
divide, multiply, etc. Excess — disposition to count every- 
thing-. Deficiency — Inability to comprehend the relations 
of numbers or to learn arithmetic. — Located at the external 
angles of the brow. 




LARGE. 




Genus Second — Eetentives. 

Located immediately above 
the Perceptives; give ful- 
ness to the central forehead, 
above the brow; are the 
foundation of memory, his- 
tory and knowledge. The 
memory also retains ideas 
when facts are presented 
to the mind. These consti- 
tute the storehouse of the brain, where all the results of 
experience, effort, discipline, suffering, in short, all the 
varied and innumerable facts of life, are garnered for future 
u.~e. Whether the harvest has been scant or abundant may 
be accurately judged by the indications represented in the 
above cuts. 

Retentive Faculties, above the Perceptives, center in 
Memory; retain facts, treasure up ideas, create literary 
talent. When large, give fulness to the lower forehead. 

To Culture. — Study history, read narratives, travels; 
note events, minute down every incident; systematize your 
stuJy; be diligent and persistent in the cultivation of your 
memory; try to retain all you learn; be wide awake to the 
innumerable phenomena of Nature; treasure up in the mind 
every idea and occurrence noticed by the internal and 
external senses; remember this is the storehouse of the 
mind, source of infinite wealth. You will be rich or poor 
in proportion as you culture or neglect these faculties. 

To Restrain. — Seldom necessary; still the mind may 
become burdened with details, it is only necessary to 
divert the attention from them. Cultivate other faculties of 
the mind; pursue the opposite course suggested for their 
culture. 



RETENTIVES. 



ANALYSIS OF THE RETENTIVES. 
Theib Location, Use, Excess and Deficiency. 

8. Eventuality. — Memory of events; love of history, 
traditions, anecdotes, and facts of all sorts. Excess — 
Tedious fulness of detail in relating facts ; desire to relate 
stories to the neglect of other things. Deficiency — For- 
getfulness; a poor memory of events. — Located in the mid- 
dle of the forehead above Individuality. 

9. Locality. — Recollection of places; desire to travel; 
talent for geography. Excess — An unsettled, roving dis- 
position. Deficiency — Inability to remember places or the 
points of the compass; liability to get lost, — Located on 
each side of Eventuality, over Size and Weight. 

10. Time. — Reccollection of the lapse of time; day and 
date; ability to keep the time in music, and the step in 
walking, and to carry the time of day in the memory. 
Excess — Tendency to mark time in company by drumming 
with the foot or fingers, and to be tediously particular in 
telling the date or day of the week when every little thing 
took place. Deficiency — Inability to remember dates or 
to judge of the passage of time. — Located above the mid- 
dle of the brow, beside locality. 

11. Tune. — Sense of sound, love of music; perception of 
harmony and of melody; ability to compose and perform 
music. Excess — Continued singing, humming, or whist- 
ling, regardless of time, place, or propriety. Deficiency — 
Inability to sing, to comprehend the charms of music, to 
distinguish one tune from another, or to remember the 
peculiarity of voices or other noises. — Located between the 
outer angles of the eyes and Ideality. 

12. Modulation. — Innate sense of emphasis and pronun- 
ciation : ability to modulate the voice ; distinguish sounds. 

13. Expressiveness. — Verbal memory; power of express- 
ing ideas; desire and ability to talk. Capability of impress- 
ing others in conversation. 

14. Language. — Talent to talk; ability to learn the science 
of language, and to talk foreign languages well. Excess — 
Redundancy of words, garrulity. Deficiency — Inabilty to 
clothe ideas; hesitation in common conversation. — Located 
above and back of the eyes; crowds them downward and 
outward; gives fulness to the under eye-lid. 



MEDICAL TESTIMONIALS. 



Testimonials against the use of medicine, by the most 
eminent physicians and others. 

Invalids who rely upon medical nostrums for a cure 
should read what the highest medical authorities have said 
on this subject. 

We do not wish to be understood as denying the efficacy of medi- 
cines when properly applied to counteract poisons, destroy worms arid 
heal sores, scattering and diverting diseases of various kinds, but we 
firmly believe as a general rule medicines do more harm than good. 

All curable diseases may be cured without medicine. It is enough 
for the invalid to know that the most eminent of the regular medical 
Faculty have borne the most explicit testimony against the common 
practice of "taking medicines," drugs and drugging as uncertain, 
unsatisfactory and unworthy of confidence at all. 

The celebrated French physician Bichart says: — "the science of msd- 
icine is a hopeless assemblage of inaccurate ideas, of deceptive reme- 
dies and of formula as fantastically conceived as they are tediously 
arranged, an incoherent assemblage of incoherent opinions. 

It is perhaps of all the physiological sciences that which best shows 
the caprice of the human mind, hence the vagueness and uncertainty 
this science presents at this day." 

Dr. Wateehottse, after lecturing twenty years in the medical de- 
partment of Harvard College, declares ' 'I am sick of learned quackery. " 

Dr. Jackson of Boston says: — "our poor pathology and worse ther- 
apeutics! shall we ever get to solid bottom or fixed laws? Shall we 
ever know or must we ever be doomed to suspect or presume ? Do 
we know how many times our treatment fails to the one time it suc- 
ceeds ?" 

Dr. B. Rush, who stood at the head of the profession in Philadel- 
phia for many years, declared in a public lecture: — "I am incessantly 
led to make an apology for the instability of the theories and practice 
of physic. 

Those physicians generally become the most eminent who have most 
thoroughly emancipated themselves from the tyranny of the schools 
of physic. 

Dissections, observations and experience daily convince us of our 
ignorance of diseases and cause us to blush at our presumptions. 

What mischief have we done under the belief of false facts and 
false theories. We have multiplied diseases and increased their 
mortality. 

The art of healing is like an unroofed temple, uncovered at the top 
and cracked at the foundation." 

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MEDICAL TESTIMONIALS. 



The eminent Lugol, of Paris, says in a lecture delivered in 1841:— 
" 'We are following an erroneous course in our investigations, and 
must resort to some new modes if we desire to be more successful. " 

Db. Evans says: — "The medical practice of our day is, at best, a 
most uncertain and unsatisfactory system ; it has neither philosophy 
nor common sense to commend it to confidence. " 

The Dublin Medical Journal of 1842 discourses on this wise:— 
"Assuredly the uncertain and most unsatisfactory art that we call 
medical science is no science at all, but a jumble of inconsistent opin- 
ions; of conclusions hastily and often incorrectly drawn; of facts 
misunderstood or perverted; of comparisons without analogy; of hy- 
potheses without reasof>, and theories not only useless, but danger- 
ous." 

The following declaration has recently been put forth by "The 
American Medical Society," composed, as we are assured by the 
New York Tribune, of some of the most intelligent of the regular 
Faculty: — 

" It is wholly incontestable that there exists a wide-spread dissatis- 
faction with what is called the regular or old Allopathic System of 
, Medical Practice. Multitudes of people in this country and iu Europe 
exhibit an utter want of confidence in physicians and their physic. 
The cause is evident: erroneous theory, and springing from it injuri- 
ous — often, very often, fatal— practice. Nothing will now subserve 
the absolute requisitions of an intelligent community but a medical 
doctrine grounded upon right reason, in harmony with and avouched 
by the unerring laws of Nature and of the vital human organism, and 
authenticated and confirmed by successful results." 

Testimony of Dr. John Mason Good. 

'ilhe science of medicine is a barbarous jargon, and the effects of 
our medicines on the human system are in the highest degree uncer- 
tain, except, indeed, that they have already destroyed more lives than 
war, pestilence and famine combined. " 

testimony o/ Dr. Jamieson, of Edinburgh. 

"The present practice of mecicine is a reproach to the name of 
science, while its professors give evidence of an almost total want of 
true knowledge of the nature or proper treatment of disease. Nine 
times out of ten, our miscalled remedies are absolutely injurious to 
our patients, suffering under diseases of whose real character and 
cause we are most culpably ignorant." 

testimony of Magendie. This French physician is of high authority 
in the medical world. Hear him: — 

' T hesitate not to declare, no matter how sorely I shall wound our 
vanity, that so gross is our ignorance of the real nature of the phy- 
siological disorders called diseases, that it would, perhaps, be better 
to do nothing, and resign the complaint we are called upon to treat 
to the resources of Nature, than to act as we are frequently compelled 
to do, without knowing the why and wherefore of our conduct, and 
a*, obvious risk of hastening the end of the patient." 



MEDICAL TESTIMONIALS. 



testimony of Thomas Jefferson. 

' ' I have lived to see the disciples of Hoffman, Boerhaave, Stahl, 
Cullen and Brown, succeed one another like the shitting figures of 
the magic lantern; and their fancies, like the dresses of the annual 
doll babies from Paris, becoming from their novelty the vogue of the 
day, and yielding to the next novelty their ephemeral favors. The 
patient treated on the fashionable theory recovers in spite of their 
drugging. " 

testimony of Dr. Eamage. The following is from a member of the 
Koyal College of Physicians, London, all of whose members have 
attained the highest medical honors known to the English schools: — 

"It cannot be denied that the present system of medicine is a bur- 
ning reproach to its professors, if, indeed, a series of vague and un- 
certain incongruities deserve to be called by that name. How rarely 
do our medicines do good ! How often do they make our patients 
really worse ! I fearlessly assert that in most cases, the sufferer would 
be safer without a physician than with one. I have seen enough of 
the malpractice of my professional brethren to warrant the strong 
language I employ." 

testimony of Sir W. Knighton, Physician to King George TV*., and 
in his day at the head of his profession: — 

"It is somewhat strange that though in many arts and sciences 
improvement has advanced in a step of regular jDrogression from the 
first, in others it has kept no pace with time; and we look back to 
ancient excellence with wonder not unmixed with awe. Medicine 
seems to be one of those ill-fated arts whose improvement bears no 
proportion to its antiquity. 1 ' 

testimony of Le Sage. This philosopher showed his estimate of 
medicine as a remedy for disease, when he said: — 

"Death has two wings; on one are painted war, plague, famine, 
shipwreck, with all the other miseries that present him at every instant 
with a new prey. Jn the other wing, you behold a crowd of young 
physicians about to take their degree before him. Death with a demon 
smile dubs them 'doctors,' having first made them .swear never in any 
way to alter the practice of phys'c." 

testimony of Dr. Samuel Dickson. This gentleman was formerly a 
medical officer in the British service. Hear him : — 

"Till the emoluments of those who practice physic cease to depend 
upon the quantity of useless drugs they mercilessly inflict on their 
deluded patients; till physicians become something more than mere 
puppets of the apothecary: till the terrible system of collusion which 
at present prevails under the name of a 'good understanding among 
the different branches of the profession' be exposed, the medcial art 
mast continue to be a source of destruction to the many — a Ifiut of 
ridicule for the few. " 

testimony of Dr. Frauk: — 

"Thousands are slaughtered in the quiet sick room. Governments 
should, at once, banish medical men and their art, or they should 
tuke proper means that the lives of the people may be safer' than at 



MEDICAL TESTIMONIALS. 



TESTIMONY OF EMINENT PHYSICIANS. 

"Out of their own mouths shall ye convict them.'" 
testimony of Dv r E. H. Dixon, the author of a "Treatise on the 
Sexual System," and also "Woman and her Diseases:" — 

"The monstrous evil of quack pills so enormously used in this 
country, has produced innumerable cases of falling of the womb, 
prolapsus of the vagina and other diseases. No enlightened person 
will ever use medicine for costiveness, if it can be possibly avoided. 
Proper diet is the natural remedy. " 
testimony of Sir Gilbert Blane: — 

"- he benefit derivable to mankind at large from artificial medi- 
cine, is so limited that if a spontaneous principle in Nutrition had 
not existed, the human species would long ago have become extinct." 

testimony of Dr. Nathan Smith: — 

"During the whole of my practice, I have never been satisfied that 
I have cut short a single case of typhus fever. " 

testimony of Dr. Jacob Biglow. formerly president of the Masssa- 
chusetts Medical Society: — 

"In self-limited diseases (or diseases that are self-cured) we include 
those which are not known to be shortened by medical treatment. 
Examples are abundant, and are found in typhus and typhoid fevers, 
measles, small pox, hooping cough and dysentery. 

"It is with regret that we are obliged to acknowledge a third class, 
that of incurable diseases, which has been recognized in all ages as 
the disgrace ot the medical profession. It includes the long train of 
internal morbid degenerations, malignant and chronic, in which life is 
rendered incapable of continuance. Medicine in regard to some of 
its most important objects is still an ineffectual speculation." 

testimony of Dr. Campbell, Physician-in-chief to the Philadelphia 
Hospital:— 

"Natube, Nature cures disease, gentlemen. Never forget that: when 
you get into practice and begin to prescribe largely, you will overlook 
this fact and think that you yourselves and your medicines cure. As 
soon as you do so, you begin to kill. " 

testimony of Dan King, M. D., of Taunton, Mass. : — 

"It is probable that nine tenths af all cases of indisposition would 
result in recovery if they were in no way interfered with." 

"Our remedies are unreliable." — Prof. Valentine Mott, M. D. 

"Of all sciences, Medicine is the most uncertain." — Prof. Willard 
Parker, M. D, 

"We are not acquainted with any agents that will cure Consum^ 
tion." — Prof. Alonzo Clark, M. D. 

"Cod Liver Oil has no curative power in Tubercular Consump- 
ion." — Prof. Horace Green, M. D. 

"The administration of our powerfnl medicines is the most fruitful 
cause of deranged digestion." — Prof. E. B. Peaslee, M. D. 



MEDICAL TESTIMONIALS. 



"Of the essence of disease very little is known." — Prof. S. A. 
Gross, M B. 

"Mercury has made more cripples than all wars combined." — Br. 
McClintock. 

"The Science of Medicine is founded on conjecture, improvd by 
murder." — Sir Astley Cooper, M. D. F. R. S. 

"I have no faith whatever in our medicines. "— Br. Bailey, London. 

"Thousands are annually slaughtered in the quiet sick-room." — ■ 
Br. Frank. 

"Everjr dose of medicine is a blind experiment." — BrBostwick. 

"The medical practice of the present day is neither philosophy nor 
common sense." — Prof. Evans, Edinburgh. 

"So gross is our ignorance of the physiological character of disease, 
that it would be better to do nothing." — Magendie, France. 

"Who shall decide when doctors disagree ?" 

For more than two hundred years Prussic Acid has been used in Con- 
sumption ,and yet, a case cured by it has never been recorded. 

Drs. Ayres, Copeland, Nehgan, M. Cazenave, and others, laud Cal- 
omel as the only cure for Cholera. But Drs. Bailey, Gall, Bennett, 
Tanner and numerous physicians of eminence, state that it increases 
the mortality. 

In Apoplexy, Drs. Johnson, Sir Astley Cooper, Sir Benjamin Brodie, 
and hosts of followers, advocate immediate and copious bleeding. On 
the other hand, Drs. Bennett, Turner, Forbes, Tanner and other dis- 
tinguished practitioners, condemn the practice as almost certain death. 

Thousands of medical men use Iodide of Potassium with great as- 
serted success in Rheumatism, Syphilis, &c, while multitudes deny 
its curative properties and affirm that it destroys the tone of the stom- 
ach, causes the loss of hair, absorption of the glands and other dele- 
terious effects. 

Take Quinine and see the vast amount of evidence in its favor as a 
specific in fever and ague, and, again view the equally voluminous tes- 
timony against its use. 

Out of curiosity we have collected the names of over three hundred 
Allopathic Physicians who consider Cod Liver Oil a cure for Consump- 
tion — while three hundred and eighty pronounce it worthless, or posit- 
ively injurious. 

Likewise, behold the opinion pro and con regarding Sarsaparilla, 
Tartaiized Antimony Opii,&c. 

And thus we might continue the list ad infinitum. 

The reader who may wish for further light on this subject is refer- 
red to the following works: — 

"Lectures on Health," and also, "Forty Years among the Pills and 
Powders," by Dr. W. A. Alcott; "Nature in Disease," by Dr, Jacob 
Biglow; "Quackery unmasked," by Dr. Dan King; "Medical Keform," 
by Dr. Isaac Jennings, 



MEDICAL TESTIMONIALS. 

WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE. 

The weight of evidence, as the lawyers say, is against the use of 
medicine : — 

1. There is no evidence by which- it can be proved that any cure 
was ever made by medicine. The invalid recovered in despite of the 
medicine. Nature performs the cure, and the pill-box gets the cred- 
it of it. 

2. Quackery and the sale of medicine are trades by which men get 
their living, and some ol them lay up princely fortunes. 

3. The weight of testimony from the different schools of Allopathy, 
Homoeopathy, and Hydropathy, is against the use of medicine, as the 
general rule. It is a common remark among medical men, and made 
as a recommendation of their peculiar claims to confidence, that they 
"do not give much medicine." And it has come to be characteristic 
of the best physicians, that they do not prescribe any medicine at all. 

4- The practice of medicine, when honestly pursued, is a trade 
and it can hardly be expected that those who get their living in this 
manner, will, at once, reduce themselves and families to beggary by 
its abandonment. The true and legitimate function of the doctor is 
as the word imports, a Teacher. And, in that "good time coming," 
it may be hoped that it will be the business of the "regular Faculty," 
not to give medicine, but rather to prevent and to cure disease by 
Teaching, and explaining the laws of Life. 



TESTIMONIALS PRESENTED TO PROF. WICKES 
By Eminent Teachers, Authors, Physicians, Clergyman, and 
Many Ladies, of the value and interest of his 
Lectures and Publications. 



"Whereas, Kev. Professor Wickes has given the greatest satisfaction 
in thirty inimitable, instructive, amusing and intensely interesting sci- 
entific lectures on the origin and laws of life, science of the mind, 
man and his relations, to large, intelligent, and constantly increasing 
audiences, of the most respectable persons of Lowell, who are undi- 
vided in their estimates of the value of the lectures and teachings of 
Professor Wickes. 

In view of the vital importance of the subjects discussed, the cul- 
tured ability, accomplished skill, chaste language and modest deport- 
ment of Professor Wickes, who has proved himself, by his lectures 
and publications, a perfect master of the human sciences, we cheer- 
fully present this testimonial of our esteem and respect for him as 
a gentleman, scholar, accomplished speaker, and public benefactor, 
and earnestly request the Professor to continue his invaluable lectures 
and scientific museum entertainments in this city. 

Professor Wickes' Phreno-Medical Examinations cannot be sur- 
passed in accuracy and utility. His life-like pictures of the human 
mind and conditions of the body are truly wonderful. His improved 
science of the mind, Phreno-Physiognomy, Psychotheology, Phreno- 
Hygiene and Physiology is superior to anything hitherto discov- 
ered — practically illustmting the spirit of this thinking, progressive, 
scientific age. His motto is : Know and be True to Thyself. 

[Signed by over three hundred of the most intelligent and respecta- 
ble ladies and gentlemen of Lowell.] 

The Boston Press says : — 

"On the subjects of Phrenology, and Physiognomy, Professor 
Wickes has evidently bestowed much pains and study, and the very 
striking and original manner in which he illustrates and brings to 
bear before an audience the great principles of the two sciences re- 
spectively, is spoken of in terms of enthusiastic praise by the press 
generally. " 

"We have attended a course of lectures to the ladies by Professor 
E. Z. Wickes, with which we have been highly interested and in- 
structed. They seem to embrace the whole duty of woman, and are 
unexceptionable in every respect. We therefore cheerfully recom- 
mend him to the ladies wherever he may go as a gentleman, scholar, 
and a public benefactor. The facility with which he delineates char- 
acter by Lis new system of Phreno-Physiognomy is astonishing to all." 
— [From the Ladies of Boston. — Signed by Many Ladies.'] 

"Mr. Wickes is no impostor, but a perfect master of the important 
science he represents. If editorial testimony, and that of the most 
respectable character, is to be considered reliable, then we are fully 
justified in the inference that the subject of this note is one of the 
most original, interesting and successful lecturers that have appeared 
in our midst. Such a mass of editorial testimony in behalf of any 
individual, we have seldom seen." — [Worcester Daily Spy.] 



" Rev. Professor Wickes is an eminent Phrenologist andPhysiogno 
mist, author of the Illustrated Phreno-Chart and Compass of Life; he 
comes highly recommended by eminent men, the clergy and the press. 
We have seen a large number of testimonials from ladies and editors, 
to the value and interest of his lectures. The New York Tuibune and 
Herald says : "Prof. Wickes has returned from his lecturing tour in 
Vermont, where he has been received with great favor, as can be seen 
from the eulogies of the press throughout the State. " — Daily Courier. 

"Prof. Wickes brings testimonials of the highest character from emi- 
nent men and ladies, the clergy and jness of the country. His exten- 
sive travel, accomplished skill and eminent qualifications stand unri- 
valled. He is eloquent, original and animated in his delivery; is chaste, 
modest, amusing and life-like in all his illustrations. His inimitable 
and intensely interesting private lectures have been highly commend- 
ed by the ladies of New York, Boston, Lowell, &c. — [Providence Jour- 
nal.] 

The Orange Journal says : "Prof. Wickes closed his course of twelve 
lectures here to a laige, intelligent and highly interested audience. 
His ability to delineate character stands unrivalled." 

The Burlington Times says: "Prof. Wickes' third lecture hereon the 
Science of Mind, was elaborated with a lucidity eminently befitting 
the subject, which was illustrated by many recondite and rare pictures 
adorning the walls of the hall. Some examinations and delineations 
of character were given, greatly to the amusement and edification of 
the audience. The Professor is animated in his delivery, eminently 
original in his ideas. " 

Leomistee, Sept. 16, 1865. 

"Whereas the celebrated Prof. E. Z. Wickes has entertained the 
people of Leominster with fourteen inimitable, unexceptionable, in- 
structive, illustrative lectures on the most delicate and intensely inter- 
esting subjects that can engage the attention of man. 

He is eloquent, animated, original and amusing in his delivery : a 
perfect master of his profession. His life-like pictures of human char- 
acter cannot be surpassed ; his Illustrated Phreno-Chart and Com- 
pass of Life is superior to anything of the kind we have ever seen. His 
aim evidently is to culture and perfect the human race. His lectures 
are of the utmost importance to all, and there is nothing even in his pri- 
vate lectures to the ladies, that should offend the sensibilities of the 
most fastidious mind. We therefore esteem it a privilege and duty to 
encourage and sustain him in his humanitary efforts." — ISiyned by Many 
Ladies. 

"Prof. Wickes is eloquent and original, animated and amusing, 
weighty and powerful in argument, brilliant, inspirational, vivid and 
life-like in all his conceptions, modest, pure-minded, agreeable, and 
leasing in his delivery. His subject is of the greatest moment, and 
eautifully illustrated by an immense self-lecturing Scientific Muse- 
um. His examinations are truthful, accurate, startling and wonder- 
ful, his teachings well calculated to culture and perfect the race."— 
W xrcester Evening Transcript. 

The Burlington Times and Sentinel, the Rutland Herald and New 
York Tribune speak with high favor of Mr. Wickes, and especially of 
hii lecture to the ladies. 



" Professor Wickes has devoted a long time to study and experi- 
ment upon the science of mind, visiting, in his various researches, 
even the asylums and prisons of the country. He brings testimonials 
of the highest character, as for example, from the late Horace Mann. 
His lectures combine Phrenology witn Physiognomy, and other kin- 
dred subjects, and accompanied by public examinations are very in- 
structive and unusually interesting. '' — Rutland Herald. 

"He is eloquent, animated, original, and amusing in his delivery; 
a perfect master of his profession. His life-like pictures of human 
character cannot be surpassed ; his Illustrated Phreno-Chart, and 
Compass of Life is superior to anything of the kind we have ever 
seen. His aim evidently is to perfect and culture the race. His Lec- 
tures are of the utmost importance to all, and there is nothing, even 
in his Private Lectures to Ladies, that should offend the sensibilities 
of the most fastidious mind. We therefore esteem it a privilege and 
duty to encourage and sustain him in his humarritary efforts." — 
Signed by Many Ladies. 

" Professor Wickes brings testimonials of the highest character from 
eminent men and ladies, the clergy and press of the country. His 
extensive travel, accomplished skill and eminent qualifications stand 
unrivalled. He is decidedly the most entertaining lecturer, the most 
inspiring speaker, as well as the most learned expounder of what * 
Shakespeare calls the ' brief candle, ' of human existence, that has yet 
appeared. No series of lectures have ever been given in Boston of 
more vital importance. The masterly and agreeable manner in which 
he treats the momentous questions under consideration, shows him 
to be a student and a finished scholar."— [Boston Journal] 

" He is a bold and fearless speaker, who says what he means, and 
means what he says, and has a way of making the dry facts of physi- 
cal anatomy and the details of science as amusing as the best efforts 
of Gough. He is a decided success." — [Advertiser.] 

"Professor E. Z. Wickes has sent us for publication a poem which 
surpasses in grandeur and sublimity anything we have seen. It is 
evident a poet has arisen among us who bids fair to eclipse all com- 
petitors. " — Lockport Courier. 

" So much information on topics of vital importance, given with 
such clearness and masterly eloquence, sparkling with so much wit, 
and full of the noblest sentiments speech can utter, make him one of 
the most popular lecturers of the times." — [Boston Express.] 

"He is a man thoroughly learned in the science of anatomy, not 
only of the head and face, but of all the organs of the body ; and his 
purpose is to instruct in all those vital subjects necessary to the pres- 
ervation of the body and mind of his fellow beings— to teach man- 
kind those laws which will enable them, if rightly obeyed, to enjoy 
life and living. " — Signed by Many Teachers. 

"Professor Wickes comes with the most reliable endorsements, and 
the press has been exceedingly liberal in speaking of his lectures and 
remarkable acquirements, and we have rarely, if ever, seen so many 
written testimonials from distinguished and reliable individuals, who 
indorse his qualifications as an able and scientific lecturer." — Mont- 
■pelier Journal. 



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Mental Degrees. 

Spiritual. 
Human. 
Animal. 
Cerebellum, 
Cerebrum. 
Med. Oblongata. 
Phreno Organs 

Sexualizers. 
Vitalizers. 
Observers. 
Socializes. 
Accumulators. 
: Retainers. 
Focalizers. 
Utilizers. 
Systemstiaers. 
Rulers. 
Unit „. 
Inspirational 

Temperaments 

Mental. 
Motive. 
Vital. 
Blended. 
Blonde. 
Brunette. 

Phases of Life 

Zoosperm. 
Prenatel . 
Infancy. ^_ 
Youth. 
■ Maturity."^ 
Age. 

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